Audit 43115

Finding number: 2022-001 Repeat finding: No Assistance Listing Number: 93.224 / 93.527 Assistance Listing Title: Health Center Program Cluster Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Type of Finding: Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency Description: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Criteria: Under 2 CFR ?215.43 the Organization is required to implement certain procurement policies that adhere to the minimum Federal requirements as outlined in 2 CFR ?215.44. Non-Federal entities other than States, including those operating Federal programs as subrecipients of States, must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR Sections 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procurement procedures, which reflect applicable State and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurements conform to applicable Federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR Part 200. Condition: The procurement method the Organization used did not meet procurement standards as set forth in 2 CFR sections 200.320. A sole source procurement method was used when the vendor did not meet the sole source definition. Cause: The Organization was not fully aware of the federal procurement compliance requirements. Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with their own policies or with federal regulations. Recommendation: The Organization should ensure procurement policies are being followed for all procurement levels. The Organozation should also seek out additonal training for procurment to ensure federal rules and requirements are being met. View of responsible officials: Management acknowledges this condition related to lack of adequate controls over procurement and is creating controls that will assure compliance with requirements.

Finding number: 2022-001 Repeat finding: No Assistance Listing Number: 93.224 / 93.527 Assistance Listing Title: Health Center Program Cluster Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Type of Finding: Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency Description: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Criteria: Under 2 CFR ?215.43 the Organization is required to implement certain procurement policies that adhere to the minimum Federal requirements as outlined in 2 CFR ?215.44. Non-Federal entities other than States, including those operating Federal programs as subrecipients of States, must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR Sections 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procurement procedures, which reflect applicable State and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurements conform to applicable Federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR Part 200. Condition: The procurement method the Organization used did not meet procurement standards as set forth in 2 CFR sections 200.320. A sole source procurement method was used when the vendor did not meet the sole source definition. Cause: The Organization was not fully aware of the federal procurement compliance requirements. Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with their own policies or with federal regulations. Recommendation: The Organization should ensure procurement policies are being followed for all procurement levels. The Organozation should also seek out additonal training for procurment to ensure federal rules and requirements are being met. View of responsible officials: Management acknowledges this condition related to lack of adequate controls over procurement and is creating controls that will assure compliance with requirements.

Finding number: 2022-001 Repeat finding: No Assistance Listing Number: 93.224 / 93.527 Assistance Listing Title: Health Center Program Cluster Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Type of Finding: Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency Description: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Criteria: Under 2 CFR ?215.43 the Organization is required to implement certain procurement policies that adhere to the minimum Federal requirements as outlined in 2 CFR ?215.44. Non-Federal entities other than States, including those operating Federal programs as subrecipients of States, must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR Sections 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procurement procedures, which reflect applicable State and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurements conform to applicable Federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR Part 200. Condition: The procurement method the Organization used did not meet procurement standards as set forth in 2 CFR sections 200.320. A sole source procurement method was used when the vendor did not meet the sole source definition. Cause: The Organization was not fully aware of the federal procurement compliance requirements. Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with their own policies or with federal regulations. Recommendation: The Organization should ensure procurement policies are being followed for all procurement levels. The Organozation should also seek out additonal training for procurment to ensure federal rules and requirements are being met. View of responsible officials: Management acknowledges this condition related to lack of adequate controls over procurement and is creating controls that will assure compliance with requirements.

Finding number: 2022-001 Repeat finding: No Assistance Listing Number: 93.224 / 93.527 Assistance Listing Title: Health Center Program Cluster Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Type of Finding: Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency Description: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Criteria: Under 2 CFR ?215.43 the Organization is required to implement certain procurement policies that adhere to the minimum Federal requirements as outlined in 2 CFR ?215.44. Non-Federal entities other than States, including those operating Federal programs as subrecipients of States, must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR Sections 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procurement procedures, which reflect applicable State and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurements conform to applicable Federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR Part 200. Condition: The procurement method the Organization used did not meet procurement standards as set forth in 2 CFR sections 200.320. A sole source procurement method was used when the vendor did not meet the sole source definition. Cause: The Organization was not fully aware of the federal procurement compliance requirements. Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with their own policies or with federal regulations. Recommendation: The Organization should ensure procurement policies are being followed for all procurement levels. The Organozation should also seek out additonal training for procurment to ensure federal rules and requirements are being met. View of responsible officials: Management acknowledges this condition related to lack of adequate controls over procurement and is creating controls that will assure compliance with requirements.

Finding number: 2022-001 Repeat finding: No Assistance Listing Number: 93.224 / 93.527 Assistance Listing Title: Health Center Program Cluster Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Type of Finding: Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency Description: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Criteria: Under 2 CFR ?215.43 the Organization is required to implement certain procurement policies that adhere to the minimum Federal requirements as outlined in 2 CFR ?215.44. Non-Federal entities other than States, including those operating Federal programs as subrecipients of States, must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR Sections 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procurement procedures, which reflect applicable State and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurements conform to applicable Federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR Part 200. Condition: The procurement method the Organization used did not meet procurement standards as set forth in 2 CFR sections 200.320. A sole source procurement method was used when the vendor did not meet the sole source definition. Cause: The Organization was not fully aware of the federal procurement compliance requirements. Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with their own policies or with federal regulations. Recommendation: The Organization should ensure procurement policies are being followed for all procurement levels. The Organozation should also seek out additonal training for procurment to ensure federal rules and requirements are being met. View of responsible officials: Management acknowledges this condition related to lack of adequate controls over procurement and is creating controls that will assure compliance with requirements.

Finding number: 2022-001 Repeat finding: No Assistance Listing Number: 93.224 / 93.527 Assistance Listing Title: Health Center Program Cluster Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Type of Finding: Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency Description: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Criteria: Under 2 CFR ?215.43 the Organization is required to implement certain procurement policies that adhere to the minimum Federal requirements as outlined in 2 CFR ?215.44. Non-Federal entities other than States, including those operating Federal programs as subrecipients of States, must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR Sections 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procurement procedures, which reflect applicable State and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurements conform to applicable Federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR Part 200. Condition: The procurement method the Organization used did not meet procurement standards as set forth in 2 CFR sections 200.320. A sole source procurement method was used when the vendor did not meet the sole source definition. Cause: The Organization was not fully aware of the federal procurement compliance requirements. Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with their own policies or with federal regulations. Recommendation: The Organization should ensure procurement policies are being followed for all procurement levels. The Organozation should also seek out additonal training for procurment to ensure federal rules and requirements are being met. View of responsible officials: Management acknowledges this condition related to lack of adequate controls over procurement and is creating controls that will assure compliance with requirements.