Finding 403362 (2023-001)

Reference Number: 2023-001 Description: Procurement Program: 93.354 – Public Health Emergency Response Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.318 requires organizations expending federal funds to follow a written procurement policy that is in accordance with federal statutes. Condition: The Organization’s written procurement policy requires that the Organization obtain an adequate number of price quotes for purchases between $3,500 to $150,000. The Organization did not properly obtain any price quotes on an architecture firm doing work on their clinic building. Cause: Organization chose a firm they have previously worked with. Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance related to procurement. Auditors’ Recommendation: Ensure the Organization follows their written procurement policy when expending federal funds. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: See Organization’s corrective action plan.