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Finding 504492 (2023-004)

Material Weakness
Requirement
F
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-11-01
Audit: 327056
Organization: Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (VA)
Auditor: Citrin Cooperman

AI Summary

  • Issue: The Organization did not inform USAGM about $7.1 million in property disposals and a $695,161 contract.
  • Trend: This indicates a pattern of non-compliance with notification requirements.
  • Follow-up: Ensure all future disposals and contracts are reported to USAGM as required.

Finding Text

Property and equipment: The Organization failed to notify USAGM regarding approximately $7,112,000 of property and equipment disposals. Procurement: The Organization failed to notify USAGM prior to entering into contract with value of $695,161.

Corrective Action Plan

It was recommended that the Organization enhance its internal controls, policies and procedures to ensure that all required notifications are being executed.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Equipment & Real Property Management

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 504489 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 504490 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 504491 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1080931 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1080932 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1080933 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1080934 2023-004
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
90.500 International Broadcasting Independent Grantee Organizations $122.58M