Audit 365271

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$6.50M
Findings
106
Programs
6
Organization: Alternatives, Inc. (IL)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-08-29
Auditor: Porte Brown LLC

Organization Exclusion Status:

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
575170 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
575171 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
575172 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
575173 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
575174 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
575175 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
575176 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
575177 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
575178 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
575179 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
575180 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
575181 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
575182 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
575183 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
575184 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
575185 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
575186 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
575187 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
575188 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
575189 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
575190 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
575191 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
575192 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
575193 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
575194 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
575195 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
575196 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
575197 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
575198 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
575199 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
575200 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
575201 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
575202 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
575203 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
575204 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
575205 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
575206 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
575207 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
575208 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
575209 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
575210 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
575211 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
575212 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
575213 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
575214 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
575215 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
575216 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
575217 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
575218 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
575219 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
575220 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
575221 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
575222 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
1151612 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
1151613 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
1151614 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
1151615 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
1151616 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
1151617 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
1151618 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
1151619 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
1151620 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
1151621 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
1151622 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
1151623 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
1151624 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
1151625 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
1151626 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
1151627 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
1151628 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
1151629 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes L
1151630 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
1151631 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
1151632 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
1151633 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
1151634 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
1151635 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
1151636 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
1151637 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
1151638 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
1151639 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
1151640 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
1151641 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
1151642 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
1151643 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
1151644 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
1151645 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
1151646 2024-004 Material Weakness - I
1151647 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
1151648 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
1151649 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
1151650 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
1151651 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
1151652 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
1151653 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
1151654 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
1151655 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
1151656 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
1151657 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
1151658 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
1151659 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
1151660 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
1151661 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
1151662 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
1151663 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B
1151664 2024-005 Material Weakness Yes B

Contacts

Name Title Type
YGS9Y8GLKDN1 Sonya Cook Auditee
7735067474 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 Alternatives, Inc. (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 PROPERTY AND 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 has not received any property and equipment to be disclosed as required by Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year of the Organization. Condition: The Organization's data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be filed after the March 30, 2025 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: During the year end accounting closing cycle, the Organization did an initial year end close and due to limitations on the staff resulting from the delay in audit of the year ended June 30, 2023 resulted in a limitation of availability to ensure all necessary items were fully closed out timely. Effect: Late filing will result in the Organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for two years following the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its year end close timeline and procedures to ensure that the audit is completed and filed within the nine month deadline. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 required that entities must have and use documented procurement procedures that conform to the procurement standards identified in §200.317 through §200.327. These procedures must include written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. This verification may be accomplished by (1) checking the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) and available at SAM.gov, (2) collecting a certification from the entity, or (3) adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity (2 CFR section 180 300). The Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200.318(I)) requires that each non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of each procurement transaction. These records must include the rationale for the procurement method, contract type selection, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Condition: The Organization does not have written procurement policies in accordance with procurement requirements contained within the Uniform Guidance including policies and procedures in place to ensure that before entering into a covered transaction the Organization perform the necessary verifications of suspended or debarred entities. The Organization did not maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions and maintain sufficient documentation of its procurement decisions. Cause: The Organization's federal funding significantly increased in the year ended June 30, 2024 and is the first year that the Organization was required to undergo an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance that included a procurement requirement. The Organization has existing purchasing and conflict of interest policies in place; however, it was not aware that its existing purchasing policies were required to be updated to explicitly comply with the standards in the Uniform Guidance. As well as, the Organization does not have procedures in place to ensure suspension and debarment checks are completed prior to entering into purchase or service agreements with vendors and updated on an annual basis. Evidence of actions taken to ensure proper suspension and debarment requirements were not being maintained by the Organization. Effect: In the absence of an appropriately written policy, it is more likely that the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not comply with the procurement standards concerning suspension and debarment and documentation of procurement activities. Recommendation: A written procurement policy in compliance with federal guidelines and a written standard of conduct should be established in accordance with procurement requirements contained in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.430(h)(8)(i) requires that amounts of personnel expenses are properly documented and include appropriate controls and documentation to support the distribution of the employee's wages among specific activities if the employee works on more than one award. Condition: Of the testing population of 120 payroll transactions tested, for 2 transactions the Organization was unable to provide a timesheet or other documentation to substantiate the application of the individual's time for that period. In addition for 59 transactions, the allocation on the time sheet provided does not agree to the allocation of the individual's wages to the program in the general ledger and voucher. Cause: Due to limited staffing resources, the Organization was not able to ensure maintenance of adequate documentation. Effect: The Organization is not able to demonstrate that the personnel expenses allocated to the grant was proper and ensure avoidance of duplication of funding requests for the same amounts. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Management should review and refine its process of tracking payroll costs by grant to ensure that the costs are supported by a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, are properly allocated, and reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding; see corrective action plan.