Finding Text
Finding: 2024-001 Procurement, Suspension and Debarment
Federal Programs: Department of Health and Human Services
Health Center Program Cluster
CFDA 93.224 and 93.527
Criteria: Procurement 45 CFR 75.329 and 45 CFR 75.213
Condition: The Organization did not follow its policy governing procurement requirements for the purchase of goods or services.
Cause: The Organization did not obtain quotes or bids for certain expenditures as required by the Organization’s procurement policy.
Effect: Purchases were made that did not adhere to the Organization’s procurement policy.
Questioned Costs: None reported
Context/Sampling: The finding appears to be a systemic issue.
Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No
Recommendation: It is recommended that procurement controls be implemented to ensure that quotes or bids are obtained as required by the Organization’s procurement policy.
Views of Responsible Officials: Management concurs. Procedures will be updated, and employees will be trained to ensure compliance of the procurement requirements.
Contact Person: Brinn Parrish, CFO
Anticipated Date of Completion: April 30, 2025