Core Issue: The Center lacks a written procurement policy, which is required by federal guidelines.
Impacted Requirements: This non-compliance could lead to contracts being made without following necessary procurement procedures, risking violations of federal regulations.
Recommended Follow-Up: Establish a written procurement policy to ensure adherence to federal guidelines for spending federal funds.
Finding Text
2024-001 Procurement Internal Control Policy – Non Compliance and Significant Deficiency
Criteria: The Center should have written internal control policies regarding procurement in accordance with Federal guidelines.
Condition: During our testing, we found that the Center does not have a written procurement policy in accordance with Federal guidelines.
Cause: Undetermined.
Effect: The lack of procurement policy allows for the possibility for the Center to enter into a contract that has not undergone required procurement procedures as described in the compliance supplement and could allow for noncompliance with federal regulations.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Center establish a written procurement policy to ensure compliance with federal guidelines when spending federal funds.
Categories
Procurement, Suspension & DebarmentSignificant DeficiencyInternal Control / Segregation of Duties