Finding 2022-002 Federal Agency Name: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: COVID-19 - Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds ? Student, COVID-19 ? Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds ? Institutional, and COVID-19 ? Strengthening Institutions Program Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment...
Finding 2022-002 Federal Agency Name: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: COVID-19 - Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds ? Student, COVID-19 ? Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds ? Institutional, and COVID-19 ? Strengthening Institutions Program Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control FAL #: 84.425E, 84.425F, and 84.425M Finding Summary: The University previously had not received federal awards, other than Student Financial Assistance monies. As a result, they did not have a written procurement policy in place. Management worked on creating a policy in the prior fiscal year, however the policy does not include all the required elements. Responsible Individuals: Spencer Conroy, Chief Financial Officer Corrective Action Plan: This finding was a repeat finding because by the time that the initial matter was discovered it was already too late to rework the policy. Management has since put in place a procurement policy which complies with compliance standards. The finding will not recur. Anticipated Completion Date: Immediately