Resolution 251-1987
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Louis LaTorre, Director
Social Services Department
RESOLUTION NO. 251 -1987
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS-
SIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
CONTRACT KG-706 BY AND BETWEEN THE STATE OF
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AND THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY
CONCERNING MONROE COUNTY IN-HOME SERVICES -
HOME DELIVERED MEALS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that said Board hereby approves and
authorizes the Mayor to execute Contract KG-706 by and between
the State of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative
Services and the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
a copy of same being attached hereto, concerning Monroe County
In-Home Services - Home Delivered Meals.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, at a special meeting of said Board held
on the22nd day of June, A.D. 1987.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNX L. KOLHAGE, Clerk
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES CONTRACT
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THIS CONTRACT is entered into between the State of Florida, Department of Health and Rehabilitative
Services, hereinafter referred to as the "department," and Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners/Monroe Count In-Home Services.- Home Delivered Meals
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nereinafter referred to as the "provider."
The parties agree:
I. The Provider Agrees:
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A. To provide services according to the conditions specified in Attachment I
8. Federal and State Laws and Regulations
1. If this contract contains federal funds, the provider shall comply with the provisions of 45 CFR,
Part 74, and other applicable regulations if specifi~d in Attachment T
2. If this contract contains federal funds and is over $100,000, the provider shall comply with all
applicable standards, orders, or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act as amended (42 USC 1857.
et seq.) and the Water Pollution Control Act as amended (33 USC 1368 et seq.).
C. Audits and Records
1. To maintain books, records and documents in accordance with accounting procedures and
practices which sufficiently and property reflect all expenditures of funds provided by the department
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2. To assure that these records shall be subject at all times to inspection, review, or audit by
state personnel and other personnel duly authorized by the department, as well as by federal personnel.
3. To maintain and tile with the department such progress, fiscal, inventory and other
reports as the department may require within the period of this contract.
4. To include these aforementioned audit and record-keeping requirements in all approved
subcontracts and assignments.
5. To allow public access to all documents, papers, letters or other material subject to the
provisions of Chapter 119, F.S., and made or received by the provider in conjunction with this con.
tract. It is expressly understood that substantial evidence of the provider's refusal to comply with
this provision shall constitute a breach of contract.
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D. Retention of Records
1. To retain all financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and any other
documents pertinent to this contract for a period of five (5) years after termination of this contract, or
if an audit has been initiated and audit findings halie not been resolved at the end of five (5) years,
the records shall be retained until resolution of the audit findings.
2. Persons duly authorized by the department, and federal auditors, pursuant to 45 CFR,
Part 74.24(a), (b), and (d), shall have full access to, and the right to examine any of said records and
documents during said retention period.
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E. Monitorin~
1, To provide progress reports, including data reporting requirements as specified'~:'\
Attacnment I, Tnese reports will be used for monitoring progress or performance of the con-
tractual services as specified in Attachment T
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2. To provide access to, or to furnish whatever information is necessary to effect this
monitoring. '.
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3. To permit the department to monitor the aforementioned service program operated by
the provider or subcontractor or asignee according to applicable regulations of the state and federal
governments. Said monitoring will include access to all client records.
F. Insurance
If the provider is a county or municipality, the provider shall furnish the department written
verification of liability coverage in accordance with Section 768.28, F.S.
G. Safeguarding Information
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The provider shall not use or disclose any information concerning a recipient of services
under this contract for any purpose not in conformity with the state regulations and federal regula-
tions (45 CFR, Part 205.50), except upon written consent of the recipient, or his responsible parent or
guardian when authorized by law.
H. Client Information
The provider shall submit to the department as specified in Attachment I manage-
ment and program data, including client identifiable data, for inclusion in the HRS Client Informa-
tion System.
I. Assignments and Subcontracts
The provider shall neither assign the responsibility of this contract to another party nor sub-
contract for any of the work contemplated under this contract without prior written approval of the
department. No such approval by the department of any assignment or subcontract shall be deem-
ed in any event or in any manner to provide for the incurrence of any obligation of the department in
addition to the total dollar amount agreed upon in this contract. All such assignments or subcon-
tracts shall be subject to the conditions of this contract and to any c~nditions of approval that
the department shall deem necessary.
J. Financial Reports
To provide financial reports to the department as specified in Attachment T
K. Return of Funds
The provider agrees to return to the department any overpayments due to unearned funds or
funds disallowed pursuant to the terms of this contract that were disbursed to the provider by the
department~ Such funds shall be considered'department funds and shall be refunded to the depart-
ment. The refund shall be due within 41) days following the end of the contract or at the time
the overpayment is discovered unless otherwise autt:lorized by the department in writing and attach-
ed to this contract.
L. Unusual Incident Reporting
If services to clients will be provided under this contract, the provider and any subcontrac-
tors shall report to the department unusual incidents ina manner prescribed in HRSR 0-10-1.
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M. 'Transportation Disad 'led
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't'clients will be transported under this contract, the provider will subcontract with the
designated Community Coordinated Transportation Provider, in accordance with the local
Memorandum of Agreement, or otherwise comply with the provisions of Chapter 427, Florida
Statutes. The provider shall submit to the department the reports required pursuant to Volume 10,
HRS Accounting Procedures Manual.
N. Civil Rights Certification
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The provider gives this assurance in consideration of and for the purpose of Obtaining
Federal grants, loans, contracts (except contracts of insurance or guaranty), property, discounts, or
other Federal financial assistance to programs or activities receiving or benefiting from Federal
financial assistance. ,
5. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, P.L 97-35, which prohibits discrimina-
tion on the basis of sex and religion in programs and activities receiving or benefiting from Federal
financial assistance.
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The provider assures that it will comply with:
1. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq., which pro-
hibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiv-
ing or benefiting from Federal financial assistance.
2. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 794, which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of handicap in programs and activities receiving or benefiting from
... Federal financial assistance.
3. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities receiving or
benefiting from Federal financial assistance.
4. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq., which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities receiving or benefiting from Federal
financial assistance. '
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6. All regulations, guidelines, and standards lawfully adopted under the above statutes.
The proVider agrees that compliance with this assurance constitutes a condition of con-
tinued receipt of or benefit from Federal financial assistance, and that it is binding upon the pro-
vider, its successors, transfere,e, and assignees for the period during which such assistance is pro-
vided. The provider further assures that all contractors, subcontractors, subgrantees or others with
whom it arranges to provide services or benefits to participants or employees in connection with any
of its programs and activities are not discriminating against those participants or employees in
violation of the above statutes, regulations, guidelines, and standards. In the event of failure to
comply, the provider understands that the Grantor may, at its discretion, seek a court order requiring
compliance with the terms of this assurance or seek other appropriate judicial or administrative
relief, to include assistance being terminated and further assistance being denied.
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A. Contract Amount
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To pay for contracted services according to the conditions of Attachment T
in an amount not to exceed $ 11,546.75 , subject to the availability of funds. The
State of Florida's performance and obligation to pay under this contract is contingent upon an an-
nual appropriation by the Legislature.
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e, Contract Payments
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Pursuant to section 215.422, F.S., on receipt of an invoice and receipt, inspection, and ape
oroval of the goods or services, the department shall file the invoice with the Co~pt~oller within 15
aavs, If the payment of the invoice is not mailed by the department to the vendor within 45 days after
receipt of the invoice and receipt, inspection, and approval of the goods and services, the depart-
ment will pay the vendor, in addition to the amount.of the invoice, interest at a rate of 1 percent per
month or portion thereof on the unpaid balance from the expiration of such 45 day period until such
time a~ the warrant is mailed to the vendor. Exceptional ,circumstances as defined in section
215.422(2), F.S., may permit the deadline for payment to be revised.
Ill. The Provider and Department Mutually Agree:
A. Effective Date
1. This contract shall begin on Ju1v 1, 1987
date on which the contract has been signed by both parties, whichever is later.
June 30, 1988
or the
2. This contract shall end on
e. Termination
1. Termination at Will
This contract may be terminated 'by either party upon no less than thirty (30) days notice,
without cause. Said notice shall be delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in person
with proof of delivery.
2. Termination Because of Lack of Funds
In the event funds to finance this contract become unavailable, the department may ter-
minate the contract upon no less than twenty-four (24) hours notice in writing to the provider. Said
notice shall be delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in person with proof of
delivery. The department shall be the final authority as to the availability of funds.
3. Termination for Breach
, Unless the provider's breach is waived by the department in writing, the department may,
by written notice to the provider, terminate this contract upon no less than twenty-four (24) hours
notice. Said notice shall be delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in person with
proof of delivery. If applicable, the department may employ the default provisions in Chapter 13A-1,
Florida Administrative Code. Waiver of breach of any provision of this contract shall not be deemed
to be a waiver of any other breach and shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of this
contract. The provisions herein do not limit the department's right to remedies at law or to damages.
C. Notice and Contact
The name and address of the contract manager for the department for this contract is
Concepcion Lopez
4nl N W ?nn AVPnllP, Mi;:!mi, Florin;:! 11l2R
The representative pf the provider resQ.onsible tor the administration of the program under
this contract is Lou~s La Torre, Execut~ve D~rector.. .
In the event that different representatives are designated by either party after execution of this con-
tract, notice of the name and address of the new representative will be rendered in writing to the
other party and said notification attached to originals of this contract.
D. Renegotiation or Modification
1. Modifications of provisions of this contract shall only be valid when they have been
reduced to writing and duly signed. The parties agree to renegotiate this contract if federal and/or
state revisions of any applicable laws, or regulations make changes in this contract necessary.
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:",5 rate of Dayment and the total dollar amount may be adjusted prospectively to reflect price-level
;r;creases aelermined through the appropriations process and sUDsequently identified in the depart-
r71enfs c;Jeratif\~ budget.
~ Name and Address of Payee
The name and address of the official payee to whom the payment shall be mace:
Monroe County Board of County Ccmn:i.ssioners
P.O. Box 1680, Key West, Florida 33040
F. All Terms and Conditions Included
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This contract and Its attachments as referenced, ( Attachment I; Attachment II:
Exhibit I). .
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contain all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties.
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SIGNED BY'
NAME:
Jeny Hernandez Jr.
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Luisa P. Maurer
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Mayor
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AGING AND ADULT SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE FOR
DISABLED ADULTS
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ATTACHr-IENT I
A. Services to be Rendered
See attached Program Proposal Attachment , incorporated
herein by reference. In the event of a conflict between the
program proposal and Attachment 1, the provisions of Attachment
1 will prevail.
B. Manner of Service Provision
1. See attached Program Proposal Attachment ,incorpo-
rated herein by reference. In the event of a conflIct between
the program proposal and Attachment 1, the provisions of
Attachment 1 will prevail.
2. In addition to the attached Program Proposal, the fol-
lowing will also be required:
a. The provider will maintain a current record on
each individual in the program including: current documentation
of eligibility for the provision of services; identifyinginfor-
mation about the recipient and established need to receive the
service; service delivery date; and all other forms or records
necessary for program operation and reporting as determined by
the department and rendered to the provider in writing thirty
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(30) days before reporting implementat~on. .
b. The provider will maintain those facilities in
which the services are provided, so that ftt all times the facil-
ities are in conformance to the standards required by local fire
and health authorities, or State requirements, whichever are
more stringent.
c. The provider will maintain sufficient staff,
facilities, and equipment to deliver the agreed-upon services or
will notify the department whenever they are unable or will be
unable to provide the required quality or quantity of services.
c. Method of Payment
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1. Subj ect to the availability of funds, the department
shall reimburse no more than a total general revenue dollar
amount of $ 11,546.75 for expenditures made in accordance
with the budget attached hereto (Attachment 2). The department
shall make payment to the provider on the basis of monthly
requests for payment and Report of Receipts and Expenditures
submitted to the contract manager identified in this contract.
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2. All requests for payment will. be made using HRS Form
578, Request for Payment/Refund-Deficit Notice. Requests for
payment, u~ing HRS Form 578, will be made on the basis of net
expenditures identified on HRS Form 577, Report of Receipts and
Expenditures. Each request for payment will be accompanied with
a completed HRS Form 577. Documentation to support reported ex-
penditures identified on HRS Form 577 must be submitted with the
Request for Payment and Report of Receipts and Expenditures.
One original of both HRS Forms 577 and 578 must be submitted
with additional copies of both and accompanying documentation as
required by the District Office of Grants Management.
3. No extraordinary cash provision, as identified on HRS
Form 578, is available for the provider.
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payment due the provider under the terms of this contract may be
withheld pending the receipt and approval by the department of
all financial and program reports due from the provider as a
part of this contract and any adjustments thereto.
5. The provider must submit the final request for payment
to the department no more than sixty (60) days after the con-
tract ends or is terminated. If the provider fails 'to do so,
all right to payment is forfeited and the department will not
honor any request submitted after the aforesaid agreed upon time
period.
6. A final expenditure report will be made by the pro-
vider to the department within seventy-five (75) days after the
contract ends or is terminated.
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D. Match
The provider's contribution will be made in the form of
cash and/or in-kind resources equaling at least ten' percent
(10%) of the actual net cost for a total match amount of
$ 1.282 q7 to be received during the contract period. The
provider's contriPution referred to as total match must be
received by the provider so that by the end of the sixth month
of the contract, total match received will be in proportion to
general revenue funds expended. If match is not proportional to
contract funds expended, the provider must provide to the con-
tract manager a written explanation indicating the circumstances
for the undermatch. By the end of the contract period all
contract funds must be appropriately matched to equal the amount
required in this contract.
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E. Special Provisions
1. State Laws and Regulations
~ a. The provider will comply with applicable parts of
the Florida Statutes, Chapter 409, Chapter 410 and Section 20.19
(2)(b)2f, Florida Statutes and HRSM 140-8.
b. The provider, if Offering Adult Day Care services
shall be licensed, unless otherwise exempted, under Chapter 400,
Part IV, Florida Statutes. The provider will comply with all
applicable standards, criteria, manuals and guidelines of the
Aging and Adult Services Program and any other applicable
manuals, guidelines or criteria established by the department.
2. Reporting Requirements
a. The provider agrees to submit to the department
an accurate service output report, HRS-AA Form 2004, within
forty-five (45) calendar days. after the ending date of the
contract period.
b. A complete and accurate HRS Form 2006, Service
Cost Report must be submitted to the department as follows:
o within 45 calendar days of December 31
o within 75 calendar days of June 30
c. The provider agrees to submit a monthly sununary
report and six, nine and twelve months cununulative sununary
reports to the contract manager.
3.
Suspension
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a. The department may, for reasonable cause, tempor-
arily suspend the use of funds by a provider pending corrective
action, or pending a decision to terminate the award.
b. The department may prohibit the provider from
receiving further payments and may prohibit the provider from
incurring additidnal obligations of funds. The Suspension may
apply to only part, or all of the provider's operation.
c. To Suspend operations of the provider, the
department will notify the provider in writing by certified mail
of: the action to be taken; the reason(s) for such action; and,
the conditions of the suspension. The notification will also:
indicate what corrective action(s) are necessary to remove the
suspension; indicate the provider's right to an administrative
hearing; and provide the provider with the appropriate time
period to request an administrative hearing before the effective
date of the SUspension (unless provider's actions warrant an
immediate suspension).
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4. Grievance and Fair Hearing Procedures
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hearing system outlined in HRS Manual 195-1, Chapter 4, by which
clients served by the provider under this contract may request
a fair hearing.
5. Fees
shall be imposed other than those set by the
collected in compliance with departmental
disposed of in a manner prescribed by the
No fees
department. Fees
directives will be
department.
6. Copyright Clause
Where activities supp.orted by this project, produce
original writing, sound recordings, pictorial reproductions,
drawings or other graphic representation and works of any
similar nature, the department has the right to use, duplicate
and disclose such materials in whole or in part, in any manner,
for any purpose whatsoever and to have others acting on behalf
of the department do so. If the material is copyrightable, the
provider may copyright such material, with approval of the
department, but the department will reserve a royalty-free,
non-exclusive and irrevocable license to reproduce, publiSh, and
use such materials, in whole or in part, and to authorize others
acting on behalf of the department to do so.
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Non-Expendable Property-
a. Non-expendable property is defined as tangible
personal property of a nonconsumable nature that has an
acquisition cost of $100.00 or more per unit and an expected
useful life of at least one year. This definition also includes
hardback bound books, ,the value or cost of which is $25.00 or
more.
b. All such property shall be listed on the property
record by descrTption, manufacturer's model number, serial
number, date of acquisition and unit cost. Such property shall
be inventoried annually and an inventory report shall be sub-
mitted to the department annually with updates as property is
obtained. Disposition of non-expendable property shall be in
conformance with HRSM 80-1, Property Management and' Control
System.
c. Title (ownership) to all non-expendable property
acquired with funds from this contract shall be vested in the
department upon completion of the contract, unless otherwise
authorized in writing by the department.
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d. At no time shall the provider dispose of non-
expendable property purchasd under this contract except with the
permission... of, and in accordance with instructions from the
department.
e. Prior approval is required for the purchase of
any item of non-expendable property not specifically listed in
the approved contract budget.
8. Travel
a. Chapter 287.058(1)(b), Florida Statutes requires
bills for any travel expenses be submitted and paid in accord-
dance with Section 112.061. Florida Statutes governing payments
by the State for travel expenses and HRS 40-1, (Official Travel
for HRS Employees and Non-Employees).
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b. Travel expenses may be reimbursed in an amount
not to exceed the maximum amount established by HRSR 40-1.
c. Receipts for car rental, other ground transpor-
tation, and air transportation are required for reimbursement.
d. An HRS Travel, form (HRS Form C676) must be used
by the provider.
9 . Bonding
The provider agrees to furnish an insurance bond from
a responsible commercial surety company covering all officers,
employees and agents of the provider authorized to handle funds
received or disbursed under this contract in an amount
commensurate with the funds handled, the degree of risk as
determined by the surety company and consistent with good
business practices.
10. Client Information
The provider agrees to submit to the department
management and program data including client identifiable data
in accordance with Pamphlet 50-10.
11. Sponsorship
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The provider assures that all notices, informational
pamphlets, press releases, advertisements, descriptions of the
sponsorship of the program, research reports, and similar public
notices prepared and released by the provider, shall include the
statement: "Sponsored by the Department of Health and Rehabili-
tative Services and the State of Florida." If the sponsorship
reference is in written material, the words, "State of Florida"
shall appear in the same size letters or type as the names of
the organizations.
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12. Automated Financial Records
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The use of computers in financial management is encouraged,
but it is not a substitute for traditional accounting methods
and permanent accounting records. The provider utilizing
automated systems must remember that there is an obligation to
abide by their contract agreement with the department, Sections:
I. C. Audits and Records; I. D. Retention of Records; and I. E.
Monitoring.
In order to meet the requirements of Sections I.C., I.D.,
and I.E., original records must be kept in a reasonable form,
namely:
~ a. A permanent written (printed and dated) record of
financial transactions must be developed and verified by the
provider and retained in a manner to facilitate inspection by
auditors and program monitors.
b. Computer maintained financial records must be
printed out at least monthly, properly recorded/dated, initialed
by the fiacal officer or project director and placed into a.
permanent binder (general ledger).
It is also
containing this information
is a future need to review
that reporting period.
recommended that the diskette
be retained in the event that there
the fiscal information required for
c. Proper reference and back-up materials such as
invoices, cancelled checks and bank statements must be properly
dated and grouped accordingly on a monthly basis.
d. All records and documentation must be kept for at
least five (5) years.
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Financial and Compliance Audits
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This attachment is applicable if the provider is a state or
local government, university, hospital or other nonprofit
entity. It shall not apply if the total of all funds
received during the provider's fiscal year from contracts
with the department is less than $25,000.
The provider agrees to have an annual financial and
compliance audit performed in accordance with Standards for
Audit of Governmental Organizations, Programs, Activities,
and Functions developed by the Comptroller General of the
United States, dated February 27, 1981 (also referred to as
the "yellow book"). State and local governments shall
comply with Office of Management and Budget (OMS) Circular
A-128, "Audits of State and Local Governments".
Universities, hospitals and other nonprofit providers shall
comply with OMS Circular A-1I0, "Grants and Agreements with
Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other
Nonprofit Organizations". Audits shall cover the entire
organization for the organization's fiscal year, and shall
be performed by state or local government auditors or
certified public accountants who meet the independence
standards specified in the the yellow book.
The provider shall ensure that audit workpapers and reports
are retained for a minimum of five years from the date of
the audit report, unless the provider-is notified in writing
by the department to extend the retention period. The
provider shall also ensure that audit workpapers are made
available ,upon request to the department or its designee.
The scope of Standards for Audit of Governmental
Organizations, Programs, Activities, and Functions (the
"yellow book") includes (1) financial and compliance, (2)
economy and efficiency and (3) program results. For
purposes of this attachment, the scope of audits performed
should include only financial and compliance.
Copies of the audit report shall be submitted to the Office
of Audit and Quality Control Services, Audit Services
Administrator, Building 3, Room 219, 1317 Winewood
Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700 and to the
contract manager for the department within 120 days after
the end of the provider's fiscal year unless otherwise
required by Florida statutes. If a management letter or any
other reports or correspondence relating to the audit
findings or recommendations are issued in connection with
the audit, copies shall accompany the audit report.
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