Finding Text
Finding: 2024-002 Procurement, Suspension and Debarment
Federal Programs: Department of Health and Human Services
Health Center Program Cluster
Assistance Listing No. - 93.224 and 93.527
Criteria: Procurement 45 CFR 75.329 and 45 CFR 75.213
Condition: The Organization did not follow Uniform Guidance procurement requirements for the purchase of goods or services.
Cause: The Organization did not obtain quotes or bids for certain capital expenditures over $10,000 as required by Uniform Guidance.
Effect: Purchases were made that did not adhere to the Uniform Guidance requirements.
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 procurement controls be implemented to ensure that quotes or bids are obtained as required by Uniform Guidance. The Organization’s procurement policies should also be updated to conform to the Uniform Guidance procurement thresholds.
Views of Responsible Officials: Management concurs. Policies will be updated, and employees will be trained to ensure compliance of the procurement requirements.
Contact Person: Donald Branum, CEO
Anticipated Date of Completion: October 31, 2024