Finding 1159443 (2024-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-10-01
Audit: 370180
Auditor: Rubinbrown LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The organization failed to maintain adequate documentation for procurement history, violating procurement standards.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Sections 200.317-327 and 200.218 regarding procurement records.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Establish a consistent process and documentation system to ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Finding Text

2024 -002 Documentation of Procurement History - Significant Deficiency - Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Federal Agency - US Department of Treasury Federal Award Number - 21.027 Pass-Through Entity - State of Nevada Criteria: The Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Section 200.317 through 200.327 requires that non-Federal entities must have and use documented procedures which conform to the procurement standards identified. Uniform Guidance 200.218 specifically requires that non-Federal entities must maintain records sufficient to detail the history or procurement. Condition: During the course of the audit, the engagement team noted one instance of procurement where sufficient records to detail the history of procurement were not maintained in accordance with the Organization's procurement policy. Cause: Documentation of procurement activity is not maintained in accordance with the Organization's procurement policy. Effect: The Organization could make procurement activity is not maintained in accordance with the Organization's procurement policy. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Controls over compliance put in place by management were not operating effectively as it relates to this compliance requirement. Identification As A Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: The Organization should develop a written consistent process and documentation system to capture procurement history in accordance with the Organization's procurement policy. View Of Responsible Officials: Management of the Organization concurs with the audit finding and will comply with all procurement requirements.

Corrective Action Plan

2024 -002 Documentation of Procurement History Corrective Action Plan: The Standard Operating Procedures currently outlines procurement based on Uniform Guidance. Additional procedures will be implemented to ensure compliance with the policy. An internal Procurement Checklist and Pre-Award Review Form prepared by the Chief Operating Officer will be implemented to ensure compliance is documented before federal funds are expended. That document will be reviewed and approved by the President / CEO. All procurements over the simplified acquisition threshold will be reviewed by the Chief Operating Officer for compliance before a purchase order is issued or a quote is approved. All vendors solicited for proposal on procurements over the simplified acquisition threshold will be discussed during board meetings and documented in board meeting minutes. Personnel Responsible for Corrective Action: Alison Elder, CFO Anticipated Completion Date: May 2025

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1159440 2024-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1159441 2024-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1159442 2024-002
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $924,013
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $545,000
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $365,272
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $347,596
84.287 Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers $312,121
84.215 Innovative Approaches to Literacy; Promise Neighborhoods; Full-Service Community Schools; and Congressionally Directed Spending for Elementary and Secondary Education Community Projects $82,392
93.590 Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Grants $42,971
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $31,631
16.726 Juvenile Mentoring Program $19,951
10.565 Commodity Supplemental Food Program $15,003