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Finding 49537 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-08-22
Audit: 46801
Organization: Family Gateway, Inc. (TX)
Auditor: Weaver and Tidwell

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The organization is not checking if vendors are suspended or debarred before using them for the Emergency Service Grant Program.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with procurement rules under the grant program is not being met, leading to a significant deficiency.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Implement a process to review vendor suspension and debarment status before grant utilization.

Finding Text

Major Federal Program: 14.231- Emergency Service Grant Program Compliance Requirements: Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Criteria: A vendor that is suspended or debarred should not be utilized. Condition: ( ) Compliance Finding (X) Significant Deficiency ( ) Material Weakness Cause: The Organization is not reviewing suspension and debarment for their vendors prior to grant utilization. Effect and Questioned Costs: A vendor used could be suspended or debarred. Recommendation: Prior to the use of a vendor, the Organization should review whether or not the vendor is suspended or debarred. View of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Major Federal Program: 14.231 ? Emergency Services Grant Program Compliance Requirements: Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Response: Suspension and debarment status is now being checked prior to using a new vendor and prior to grant utilization. Vendor lists utilized under federal grants will be printed and lack of suspension or debarment will be verified annually and retained. For any new vendors being added that will be funded by federal grants, they will be checked for suspension and debarment prior to utilization and the documentation will be retained in the grant file. Date of Completion: June 30, 2023 Person Responsible to Ensure Completion: Cindy Alley, CFO

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 49536 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 625978 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 625979 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $426,830
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $193,195
21.023 Emergency Rental Assistance Program $115,641
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $59,636
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $25,069