Finding 497973 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-09-24
Audit: 320629
Organization: Moonshot Missions INC (MD)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Moonshot Missions lacks complete documentation for procurement processes and suspension/debarment checks.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates 2 CFR Section 200.318, which mandates proper procurement procedures and documentation.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review and enhance procurement controls to ensure all necessary documentation is retained and accessible.

Finding Text

Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.318 requires that the non-federal entity must have and use documented procurement procedures, consistent with state, local, and tribal laws and regulations and the standards of this section, for the acquisition of property or services required under a federal award or subaward. The non-federal entity's documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standard identified in §§ 200.317 through 200.327 and must be adhered to. Condition and context: During testing of Moonshot Mission’s controls on compliance over procurement and suspension and debarment, we identified one vendor Moonshot Missions did not have all the needed documentation around the procurement process and the suspension and debarment check. Cause: Controls and processes were not effectively designed to ensure there was all proper documentation around the procurement process and the suspension and debarment check. Effect: Moonshot missions was not fully in compliance with the procurement and suspension and debarment check requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None Identification as a Repeat Finding: N/A Recommendation: We recommend that Moonshot Missions review its current processes and controls over procurement and suspension and debarment to ensure all required documentation is retained and available. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 497967 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 497968 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 497969 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 497970 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 497971 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 497972 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 497974 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 497975 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1074409 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1074410 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1074411 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1074412 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1074413 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1074414 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1074415 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1074416 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1074417 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
66.468 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund $67,548
66.446 Technical Assistance for Treatment Works (clean Water Act [cwa] Section 104(b)(8)) $1,838
66.203 Environmental Finance Center Grants $480