FAC Explorer

Finding 4191 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2023-12-13
Audit: 6500
Organization: Volunteers of America of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho (WA)
Auditor: Cliftonlarsonallen LLP

AI Summary

  • Issue: VOA lacks a formal procurement policy, leading to unclear guidelines for purchasing activities.
  • Impact: This absence increases the risk of non-compliance with laws and regulations, along with potential fraud and waste.
  • Recommendation: Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement policy to establish clear procedures and mitigate risks.

Finding Text

During the course of the audit, it was identified that there is no procurement policy in place at VOA. Without a procurement policy, there is no clear guidance or framework for procurement activities, which increases the risk of non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 4178 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 4179 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 4180 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 4181 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 4182 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 4183 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 4184 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 4185 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 4186 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 4187 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 4188 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 4189 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 4190 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 580620 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 580621 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 580622 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 580623 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 580624 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 580625 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 580626 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 580627 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 580628 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 580629 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 580630 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 580631 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 580632 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 580633 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.696 Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Admin $383,457
64.330 Va Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program $330,666
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program Covid $239,120
64.240 Va Homeless Providers Grant & Per Diem Program $235,623
94.623 Basic Center Grant $151,097
21.270 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $87,199
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $83,764
93.674 Chafee Foster Care Independence Program $62,100
93.550 Fysb/tlp $58,456
93.623 Basic Center Grant $35,615
97.240 Directly Contracted with Department of Homeland Security $26,427
10.558 Child & Adult Care Food Program $8,989
94.674 Chafee Foster Care Independence Program $8,404