Finding 2020-005: Procurement
Federal Program: Research and Development Cluster (Education and Human Resources)
Assistance Listing Number and Title: 47.076 STEM Education
Name of Federal Agency, Pass Through Entity (when applicable), Award Number and Year: National Science Foundation: 1431638 (9/1/2...
Finding 2020-005: Procurement
Federal Program: Research and Development Cluster (Education and Human Resources)
Assistance Listing Number and Title: 47.076 STEM Education
Name of Federal Agency, Pass Through Entity (when applicable), Award Number and Year: National Science Foundation: 1431638 (9/1/2014 – 8/31/2022), 1524963 (11/1/2015 – 9/30/2021), 1500529 (9/1/2015 – 8/31/2022), 1624185 (9/16/2016 – 8/31/2022), 1640791 (9/15/2016 – 8/31/2022), 1720869 (5/15/2017 – 4/30/2022), 1726113 (8/1/2017 – 9/30/2023), 1645003 (3/15/2017 – 2/29/2020), 1821462 (7/1/2018 – 6/30/2024), 1812860 (9/1/2018 – 8/31/2020), 1940925 (1/15/2020 – 12/31/2023), 1907950 (7/1/2019 – 6/30/2024), 2015205 (4/1/2020 – 3/31/2022), 2021059 (10/1/2020 – 9/30/2024)
Federal Program: Research and Development Cluster (Mathematical and Physical Sciences)
Assistance Listing Number and Title: 47.049 Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Name of Federal Agency, Pass Through Entity, Award Number and Year: National Science Foundation: 1821372 (10/1/2018 – 9/30/2024 pass through entity American Physical Society), 1834530 (9/1/2018 – 8/31/2025 pass through entity American Physical Society), 1938815 (8/1/2020 – 7/31/2024)
Federal Program: Research and Development Cluster (Science)
Assistance Listing Number and Title: 43.001 Science
Name of Federal Agency, Pass Through Entity: NNX16AR36A (8/24/2016 – 8/23/2021 pass through entity Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education)Condition: AAPT did not consistently adhere to written policies with respect to the procurement process, as bids/quots were not obtainable or the conclusion for the selection was not documented.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management will update current policies and procedures and review and enforce the policies.
Management will be responsible for proper documentation and confiramtion that all policies and procedures are followed.
Management will confirm that all agreements, mou's and contracts are properly, reviewed, signed and documented.
Management will require all departments to document all procurements for goods and services with written cost and price analysis based on AAPT's dollar thresholds.
Anticipated Completion Date: November 2024
Responsible Official: Dr. Beth Cunningham CEO, Michael Brosnan, CFO