Common use of MDCH Audits Clause in Contracts

MDCH Audits. Some parts of the Review and Audit procedures outlined in this section do not apply to MDCH site visits, in that those site visits combine the review of the CMHSP and the PIHP. A. As used in this section, an audit is an examination of the CMHSP and its contract service providers' financial records, policies, contracts, and financial management practices, conducted by the MDCH Office of Audit or its agent, to verify the CMHSP's compliance with legal and contractual requirements. B. The MDCH will schedule audits at mutually acceptable start dates to the extent possible. The MDCH will provide the CMHSP with a list of documents to be audited at least 30 days prior to the date of the audit. An entrance meeting will be conducted with the CMHSP to review the nature and scope of the audit. C. The MDCH audits of CMHSPs will generally supplement the independent auditor’s Compliance Examination and may include one or more of the following objectives: 1. To assess the CMHSP’s effectiveness and efficiency in complying with the contract, and establishing and implementing specific policies and procedures as required by the contract; 2. To assess the CMHSP’s effectiveness and efficiency in reporting their financial activity to the MDCH in accordance with contractual requirements; applicable federal, state, and local statutory requirements; Medicaid regulations (Children’s Waiver and SEDW Only); and applicable accounting standards; and 3. To determine the MDCH’s share of costs in accordance with applicable MDCH requirements and agreements, and any balance due to/from the CMHSP. To accomplish the above listed audit objectives, MDCH auditors will review CMHSP documentation, interview CMHSP staff members, and perform other audit procedures as deemed necessary. D. The audit report and appeal process is identified in Attachment C 9.3.2.1 and is a part of this contract.

MDCH Audits. Some parts of the Review and Audit procedures outlined in this section do not apply to MDCH site visits, in that those site visits combine the review of the CMHSP and the PIHP. A. As used in this section, an audit is an examination of the CMHSP and its their contract service providers' financial records, policies, contracts, and financial management practices, conducted by the MDCH Office of Audit or its agent, to verify the CMHSP's compliance with legal and contractual requirements. B. The MDCH will schedule audits at mutually acceptable start dates to the extent possible. The MDCH will provide the CMHSP with a list of documents to be audited at least 30 days prior to the date of the audit. An entrance meeting will be conducted with the CMHSP to review the nature and scope of the audit. C. The MDCH audits of CMHSPs will generally supplement the independent auditor’s Compliance Examination and may include one or more of the following objectives: 1. To assess the CMHSP’s effectiveness and efficiency in complying with the contract, and establishing and implementing specific policies and procedures as required by the contract; 2. To assess the CMHSP’s effectiveness and efficiency in reporting their financial activity to the MDCH in accordance with contractual requirements; applicable federal, state, and local statutory requirements; Medicaid regulations (Children’s Waiver and SEDW Only)regulations; and applicable accounting standards; and 3. To determine the MDCH’s share of costs in accordance with applicable MDCH requirements and agreements, and any balance due to/from the CMHSP. To accomplish the above listed audit objectives, MDCH auditors will review CMHSP documentation, interview CMHSP staff members, and perform other audit procedures as deemed necessary. D. The audit report and appeal process is identified in Attachment C 9.3.2.1 and is a part of this contract.