Finding 480124 (2024-001)

Material Weakness Finding: 2024-001 Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Federal Programs: Department of Health and Human Services Health Center Program Cluster Assistance Listing No. 93.527 Criteria: Procurement 45 CFR 75.329 and 45 CFR 75.213 Condition: The Organization did not verify that certain vendors were not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from participating in federal programs before entering into transactions with them. Cause: The Organization did not have proper procedures in place to ensure debarment searches were obtained as required. Effect: The Organization did not verify that certain vendors were not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from participating in federal programs before entering into transactions with them. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context/Sampling: The finding appears to be a systemic issue. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No Recommendation: It is recommended that the Organization establish procedures to ensure that the procurement policy is followed and that debarment searches are performed and documented as required. Views of Responsible Officials: Management concurs. Management will verify that vendors are not suspended, debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in federal programs. Contact Person: George Barton, CEO Anticipated Date of Completion: August 31, 2024