Finding 11333 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-02-01
Audit: 15166
Organization: Broadlawns Medical Center (IA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Medical Center failed to obtain required quotes for a purchase exceeding the micro-purchase threshold, violating federal procurement rules.
  • Impacted Requirements: This finding relates to 2 CFR Part 200 §200.320, which mandates specific procurement methods and documentation for federal awards.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the Medical Center obtains necessary quotes for larger purchases and maintains proper documentation to demonstrate compliance with procurement policies.

Finding Text

Federal agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal program title: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Assistance Listing Number: 10.557 Pass-Through Agency: Iowa Department of Public Health, Division of Family and Community Health Pass-Through Numbers: 5883AO31 and 5881AO90E Award Period: October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Award contains various requirements for procurements made under federal awards. §200.318 requires a procurement policy be in place with specific requirements. §200.320 specifies the methods of procurement to be followed, including micropurchases,small purchases, sealed bids, competitive proposals, and noncompetitive proposals. Each procurement method has a threshold where quotes or bids are required to be obtained. Condition: During our testing, we noted one purchase over the micro-purchase threshold which did not have quotes as required. Context: During our testing, we noted one vendor tested over the micro purchase threshold did not have quotes obtained as required. Cause: The Medical Center contracted with the vendor who has previously done projects and remodeling for the facility to ensure the project was completed consistently with the rest of the building. As a result, the Medical Center did not obtain a second quote for the project. Effect: The Medical Center is not in compliance with the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200 §200.320. Recommendation: We recommend the Medical Center obtain quotes or bids as necessary for purchases that exceed the micro-purchase threshold. Additionally, we recommend the Medical Center maintain documentation of all quotes and bids to support the vendor chosen. In situations where there is an alternative method utilized, we recommend clearly documenting that process to ensure compliance.

Corrective Action Plan

Broadlawns Medical Center respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2023. Audit period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 The finding from the schedule of findings and questioned costs is discussed below. The finding is numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDING—FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2019-001 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children – CFDA No. 10.557 Recommendation; We recommend the Organization obtain quotes or bids as necessary for purchases that exceed the micro-purchase threshold. Additionally, we recommend the Organization maintain documentation of all quotes and bids to support the vendor chosen. In situations where there is an alternative method utilized, we recommend clearly documenting that process to ensure compliance. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Organization adopted a procurement policy meeting the recommendations above and the requirements noted in 2 CFR Part 200 §200.318 in December 2020. The policy will be reviewed annually with staff involved in the purchasing process to ensure compliance. Additional procedures will be put in place for WIC department expenditures. Non-salary expenditures of the WIC department expected to be over $5,000 or more will be discussed with the CNO for approval prior to purchase. The Purchase Requisition form will be used to document purchasing approvals. Quotes or bids along with a written rational for vendor selection will be included with the Purchasing Requisition form. Once reviewed and approved by the CON, the Purchase Requisition, quotes/bids, and selection rationale will be sent to Director of Accounting and Cost Accountant. The Director of Accounting will timely review the documentation and forward it to the purchasing department to place the order. Both the Director of Accounting and the Cost Accountant will maintain copies of the documentation for reporting and auditing purposes. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Jim Lynch Planned completion date for corrective action plan: January 31, 2024 If there are questions regarding this plan, please call Jim Lynch at 515-282-2296

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 587775 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.557 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children $2.83M
21.027 Hcbs Ameriacn Rescue Plan Act Recruitment and Retention Grant $276,501
10.557 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children: Peer Counseling $155,537
10.557 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children: Breast Pump Reimbursement $38,837
93.074 Hospital Preparedness Program (hpp) and Public Health Emergency Preparedness (phep) Aligned Cooperative Agreements $19,456
10.572 Iowa Farmers' Market Nutrition Program $5,167
93.426 Hypertension & Cholesterol Improvement Project $2,500