Finding 2022-004: Internal Control Deficiency and Noncompliance Over Procurement Federal Grantor: United States Department of Health and Human Services Assistance Listing No.: 93.048, Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV, and Title II, Discretionary Projects Summary of Finding: AdviseWell...
Finding 2022-004: Internal Control Deficiency and Noncompliance Over Procurement Federal Grantor: United States Department of Health and Human Services Assistance Listing No.: 93.048, Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV, and Title II, Discretionary Projects Summary of Finding: AdviseWell did not have internal controls in place to sufficiently document the history of procurement, including the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of contract type, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Additionally, management did not have evidence of internal controls being in place to document that vendors were not suspended or debarred prior to entering a procurement transaction. AdviseWell does not have and use documented procurements procedures. Corrective Action Plan: Internal controls will be implemented to ensure that sufficient documentation of history of procurement, including the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of contract type, contractor selection or rejection of, and the basis for contract price; ensure vendors are not suspended or debarred prior to entering into the procurement process; and document these procurement procedures with an annual review of these with staff. Responsible Party: Sonja Landry, Executive Director Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2023