Finding 384591 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency

Requirement

Questioned Costs

Year

2023

Accepted

2024-03-26

Audit: 297677

Organization: City of Colton (CA)

Auditor: Cliftonlarsonallen LLP

AI Summary

Answer: The City failed to verify the vendor's status before the transaction.
Trend: This issue indicates a recurring lack of due diligence in vendor checks.
List: Follow up by implementing a process to ensure vendor verification is documented for future transactions.

Finding Text

The City was not able to provide supporting documentation that the City verified the vendor was not suspended or debarred prior to entering the transaction.

Corrective Action Plan

The will City has taken immediate corrective action to address this area of deficiency by verifying documentation for suspension and disbarment during the procurement process.

Other Findings in this Audit

961033 2023-001

Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN	Program Name	Expenditures
20.205	Highway Planning and Construction	$667,108
14.218	Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants	$635,380
93.575	Child Care and Development Block Grant	$407,338
16.738	Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program	$131,671
20.608	Minimum Penalties for Repeat Offenders for Driving While Intoxicated	$76,825
20.600	State and Community Highway Safety	$74,051
21.027	Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds	$17,935