Finding 42556 (2022-001)

2022 ? 001 Federal agency: U.S. Department of State Federal program title: U.S. Refugee Admissions Program Assistance Listing Number: 19.510 Pass-Through Agency: Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Pass-Through Number(s): Various Award Period: 10/1/2020-9/30/2021 and 10/1/2021-9/30/2022 Type of Finding: Other Matters; Significant Deficiency on Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Organization is required to have documented procurement procedures that reflect applicable state, local, and tribal laws and regulations, and your procurements must conform to federal law and procurement standards. Condition: The Organization does not have a documented procurement policy in accordance with applicable standards. Context: In connection with the audit, the Organization?s policies were reviewed for compliance with federal law and procurement standards. Cause: The Organization has not updated policies in accordance with federal law and procurement standards. Effect: The Organization is not in compliance with federal law and procurement standards. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: It is recommended that the Organization implement a procurement policy in compliance with Uniform Guidance and other applicable standards. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.