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Finding: 2022-003 Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Federal Programs: Department of Health and Human Services Health Center Program Cluster CFDA 93.224 and 93.527 Criteria: Uniform Guidance, Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Condition: The Organization did not follow its policy governing procurement requirements for the purchase of goods or services. Cause: The Organization did not obtain quotes or bids for certain expenditures or use purchase orders as required by the Organization?s procurement policy. Effect: Purchases were made that did not adhere to the Organization?s procurement policy. Questioned Costs: None reported Context/Sampling: The finding appears to be a systemic issue. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No Recommendation: It is recommended that procurement controls be implemented to ensure that quotes or bids and purchase orders are obtained as required by the Organization?s procurement policy. The Organization?s procurement policies should also be updated to conform to the Uniform Guidance procurement thresholds. Views of Responsible Officials: Management concurs. Policies will be updated, and employees will be trained to ensure compliance of the procurement requirements. Contact Person: Bart Miles, CFO Anticipated Date of Completion: January 31, 2023