U.S Department of Health and Human Services
FALN: 93.926
Federal Award Identification Number: 5 H49MC00119-21-00 / 6 H49MC00119-20-01 2022-008: Procurement – Material Weakness
Recommendation: We recommend the Organization strengthen its policies and procedures to ensure procurement is adequately documented so that goods and services are purchased in accordance with Uniform Guidance and other federal guidelines.
Grantee Response and Corrective Action Plan 2022-008: We acknowledge the gap identified between our policy framework and its execution, particularly in the area of maintaining supporting documentation. The Center for Black Women’s Wellness has approved policies that are designed to meet the requirements of the Uniform Guidance; however, we recognize that in practice, implementation has been inconsistent. Notably, of the sixty transactions reviewed, eight were found lacking in supporting documentation. To address this issue, we have already taken corrective measures by reinforcing our procedures and ensuring that appropriate staff are aware of these requirements. In 2024, we strengthened our oversight by engaging a Contractual CFO who will be instrumental in implementing these enhanced controls. This effort is part of our ongoing commitment to ensure full compliance and transparency in our procurement processes, thereby aligning our practices more closely with our established policies.
Responsible Parties: Jemea Dorsey, CEO
Date Corrected: April 30, 2024