Finding 517994 (2024-003)

Department of Health and Human Services Federal Financial Assistance Listing 93.591, 2201SDSDVC, 2301SDSDVC, 2101SDSDC6, 2201SDSTC6 Family Violence Prevention and Services/State Domestic Violence Coalitions Procurement, Suspension, & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303(a) establishes that the auditee must create and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides assurance that the entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Additionally, 2 CFR 200.320 notes for any of the procurement methods described in the section, the recipient or subrecipient must maintain and use documented procurement procedures, consistent with the standards of the section. Condition: There were two instances where the review and approval process did not identify the correct procurement method on the procurement worksheet. The correct method was used, however was not properly documented on the Organization's internal worksheet. In addition, the contracts tested did not include some of the required provisions. Cause: The Organization’s review process did not identify the errors. Effect: Without following the established procurement procedures, it is difficult to demonstrate compliance with the federal requirements. Questioned Costs: None reported Context/Sampling: There were two contracts entered into during the current year and both were tested. Repeat Finding from Prior Year(s): No Recommendation: We recommend that management review the procurement procedures with applicable employees to ensure procedures are followed going forward. In addition, we suggest management review the contract process to ensure that contracts contain all required contract provisions. Views of Responsible Officials: Management is in agreement.