Finding 29921 (2022-001)

2022 ? 001 Federal Agency: Department of Justice Federal Program Name: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Assistance Listing Number: 16.575 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Award Period: 7/1/2021 ? 6/30/2022 Type of Finding: ? Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The organization does not have written policies and procedures for checking if potential vendors are suspended or disbarred by the federal government. Condition: Three out of three selections we tested were not checked for suspension or disbarment prior to awarding contracts paid with federal grant monies. Questioned costs: There were no questioned costs. Context: Three out of three selections we tested were not checked for suspension or disbarment prior to awarding contracts paid with federal grant monies. Cause: The organization did not check for suspension or disbarment prior to awarding contracts paid with federal grant monies. Effect: Unauthorized vendors could be awarded contracts. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend all potential vendors be checked for suspension or disbarment prior to awarding contracts. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.