Finding 1057370 (2023-002)

Material Weakness
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-08-12
Audit: 317033
Organization: The Simple Foundation (NE)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Foundation's procurement policy does not meet Federal requirements outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318-326.
  • Impacted Requirements: The lack of compliance with Federal procurement standards may lead to future funding issues.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should enhance internal controls around procurement policies to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.

Finding Text

Criteria: 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. Questioned Costs: None Condition: The Foundation was able to provide a procurement policy, but it was not in accordance with the Federal procurement requirements within Uniform Guidance. Cause: The Foundation does not have internal controls in place surrounding procurement policies and procedures. Effect: We were unable to test procurement due to lack of a procurement policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance. The lack of internal controls surrounding the procurement policies and procedures could lead to potential funding issues in the future. Recommendation: We recommend that management continue to implement additional control processes in order to ensure proper controls are in place and followed. Foundation Response: Management agrees with the finding.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 480928 2023-002
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $1.46M