Finding Text
Finding 2022-002
Repeat Finding: No
Program Name: Health Center Cluster
Assistance Listing Numbers: 93.224 / 93.527
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Federal Award No: H80CS00516
Questioned Costs: N/A
Type of Finding: Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency
Compliance Requirement: Procurement
Condition: The Health Center did not meet the procurement obligations under the grant during the year. During the audit, it was determined the Health Center did not perform or maintain the support for the required vendor suspension and
debarment procedures that are outlined under Uniform Guidance.
Criteria: The Health Center is required to follow Suspension & Debarment, Sole Source, and Small Acquisitions procedures to conform to Uniform Guidance standards.
Cause: Procurement procedures were not performed for the required vendors and purchases made in 2022.
Effect: The Health Center was not in compliance with federal regulation and the Health Center Program grant.
Recommendation: We recommend procedures as noted in the Health Center's procurement policy be followed and documented on the required purchases and vendors.
View of Responsible Officials: Management acknowledges there were significant capacity issues because of the small accounting team.