Finding 374718 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-03-11
Audit: 294421
Organization: Westminster College (MO)

AI Summary

  • Issue: The College did not follow its procurement policy in one instance, indicating a significant deficiency.
  • Requirements Impacted: Compliance with federal procurement procedures under 2 CFR Part 200 is not met.
  • Follow-Up: Ensure adherence to the procurement policy for all future purchases to align with federal guidelines.

Finding Text

U.S. Department of Treasury Finding 2023-001: Written Procurement Policy (significant deficiency) Statement of Condition: From our testing sample, we noted one instance where the College did not follow its procurement policy. Criteria: Under Title 2, U.S Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), 2 CFR Parts 200.317 through 200.327, the non-federal entity must have and use documented procurement procedures for the acquisition of property or services required under a federal award or subaward. Cause of Condition: The College entered into an agreement with a third-party prior to the College’s policy inception date of August 13, 2022. Effect of Condition: The College is not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: We recommend the College ensures it follows its written procurement policy to comply with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Management's Response: Management agrees and has ensured all purchases as of the policy inception date are compliant with the College’s written procurement policy.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding Reference Number: 2023-001 Description of Finding: Written Procurement Policy (significant deficiency) Statement of Concurrence: Management concurs with the finding and had implemented a written procurement policy that complies with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Corrective Action: Management has established a written procurement policy and implemented the documented procurement procedures as of August 13, 2022. Name of Contact Person: Steve Tyrell, Senior Vice President, CFO & COO, 518-366-1533, steve.tyrell@WCMO.edu Projected Completion Date: The College’s corrective action plan is completed and in effect at this time.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 951160 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $4.12M
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $1.26M
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $446,329
64.027 Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance $133,820
16.588 Violence Against Women Formula Grants $90,438
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $51,654
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $48,310