Finding 1100717 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-02-24

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization failed to verify vendors against SAMS.gov for debarment and suspension as required by Uniform Guidance.
  • Impacted Requirements: Internal controls related to vendor verification were not followed, violating 2 CFR Part 180.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review and update Financial Internal Control Policies to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance for Federal Grant Expenditures.

Finding Text

2024-001: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment - Compliance Finding Criteria: Uniform Guidance policies, 2 CFR Part 180, states written policies and procedures related to internal controls be followed in regard to SAMS.gov vendor verification of debarment and suspension. Condition: The Organization did not follow the policies and procedures related to SAMS.gov vendor verification of debarment and suspension. Cause and Effect: The Organization could not provide documentation that vendors paid were verified through SAMS.gov for debarment or suspension. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review Financial Internal Control Policies and ensure that Uniform Guidance policies are incorporated for Federal Grant Expenditures. Response: Please see that last page for management's response as prepared on the Organization's letterhead.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 524275 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $5.51M
15.507 Watersmart (sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow) $85,050