Core Issue: A contract was awarded to the College President as program medical director, creating a conflict of interest.
Impacted Requirements: This situation violates Uniform Guidance criteria and the College's internal policies regarding conflicts of interest.
Recommended Follow-Up: Review and revise contracting processes to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure compliance with regulations.
Finding Text
In our examination of the expenditures of the FEMA Vaccination Grant during 2022 we noticed the College granted a contract as program medical director to the President of the College. As established by the Uniform Guidance criteria and internal polices of the College these contracts were granted in a clear conflict of interest where an officer of the College is using its position for a private gain.
Corrective Action Plan
Hire a person with legal knowledge of federal grant regulations to report any situations directly to the attention of the Governing Board of PR College. Also, knowledge in accounting and auditing procedures. In addition, must have experience in federal compliance and that can monitor an execute the college policies.