2022 - 006 Procurement (Compliance; Internal Controls Over Compliance)
(Repeat Finding: 2008-007, 2015-004, 2016-003, 2017 – 005, 2018-004, 2019-005,2020-005 and 2021-004)
Significant Deficiency CFDA 20.205 Highway Planning and Construction
Condition: During our test...
2022 - 006 Procurement (Compliance; Internal Controls Over Compliance)
(Repeat Finding: 2008-007, 2015-004, 2016-003, 2017 – 005, 2018-004, 2019-005,2020-005 and 2021-004)
Significant Deficiency CFDA 20.205 Highway Planning and Construction
Condition: During our testing of the Highway Planning and Construction Program (ALN 20.205), we reviewed three transactions selected to assess compliance with procurement standards. However, the Governmental Department was unable to provide procurement documentation for any of these transactions, including evidence of procurement planning, bid evaluations, or contract award decisions. Furthermore, no documentation was available to confirm that the Governmental Department had conducted searches for suspended or debarred vendors, as required under federal regulations. This lack of documentation prevented us from verifying compliance with federal procurement and vendor eligibility requirements for these transactions.
Corrective Action Plan: Procurement and Directors will be trained on procurement policies and procedures and followed to minimize any unauthorized or unallowable purchases.