Audit 349821

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$6.51M
Findings
26
Programs
9
Organization: Ucan (IL)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-03-28
Auditor: Porte Brown LLC

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
539122 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
539123 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
539124 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
539125 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
539126 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
539127 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
539128 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
539129 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
539130 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
539131 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
539132 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
539133 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
539134 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
1115564 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
1115565 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
1115566 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
1115567 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
1115568 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
1115569 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
1115570 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
1115571 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
1115572 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
1115573 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
1115574 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
1115575 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
1115576 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
94.011 Foster Grandparent Program $790,903 Yes 0
17.259 Wia Youth Activities $431,645 - 0
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $335,193 - 0
10.561 State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $215,087 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $143,026 - 0
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $140,624 - 0
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $138,340 Yes 1
10.553 School Breakfast Program $94,409 - 0
93.493 Congressional Directives $58,613 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
WDADCEE7TYW4 Terri Sharpp Auditee
7732905886 Megan Angle Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee did use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of UCAN and Affiliate (the “Organization”) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Organization.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee did use the de minimis cost rate. The Organization provided no amounts to subrecipients from the federal awards listed.
Title: NON-CASH ASSISTANCE Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee did use the de minimis cost rate. The Organization had no non-cash assistance, federal insurance, or loan guarantees to be disclosed as required by the Uniform Guidance.
Title: LOANS OUTSTANDING Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee did use the de minimis cost rate. There were no loans outstanding at June 30, 2024 related to the federal awards listed.
Title: DONATED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee did use the de minimis cost rate. The Organization did not receive donated personal protective equipment during the year ended June 30, 2024.

Finding Details

Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: OMB Uniform Guidance §200.320 details various methods of procurement to be followed based on the intended dollar value and nature of the contract. While the specific required documentation may vary based on each of the various methods, all mandate specific documentation concerning procurement decisions. Condition: The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization has contracts with vendors that existed prior ot the procurement guidelines. As a result, several of these contracts do not have sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions and document how the procurement decisions were made, including how these decisions align with the procurement policy. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.