Finding 518750 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-01-10
Audit: 337213
Organization: The Inner Voice, Inc. (IL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Inner Voice failed to keep proper documentation for procurement methods used, violating federal procurement guidelines.
  • Impacted Requirements: This affects compliance with 2 CFR section 200.320, which mandates obtaining price quotes from qualified sources for certain purchases.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Inner Voice should adhere to its policies and ensure all procurement documentation is maintained to support decisions made.

Finding Text

Federal Agencies: Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Names: Continuum of Care Program Assistance Listing Number: 14.267 Federal Award Identification Number: IL0395L5T102113,IL0395L5T102214, IL0232L5T102215, IL0184L5T102215, IL0184L5T102316, IL1790H5T102200, IL1791H5T102200, IL1792H5T102200,197661, IL1759D5T102100, 8567-C, 8567-D Award Period: 9/1/2022-8/31/2023; 9/1/2023-8/31/2024; 7/1/2023-6/30/2024; 3/1/2023-2/29/2024; 3/1/2024-5/31/2025; 9/1/2023-8/31/2026; 10/1/2022-9/30/2023; 10/1/2023-6/30/2024; 2/1/2024-4/30/2024; 5/1/2024-4/30/2025 Type of Finding: Other Matters Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR section 200.320 outlines the acceptable methods of procurement. Purchases below the simplified acquisition threshold, but above the micro-purchase threshold, require that price or rate quotations be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources as determined appropriate by the non-Federal entity. Noncompetitive procurement can be used in certain circumstances however the non-Federal entity is to maintain appropriate supporting documentation justifying the use of sole source procurement consistent with 2 CFR 200.320(c). Condition: Inner Voice did not maintain appropriate documentation to support the procurement method utilized for procurement selected for testing. Questioned Costs: Unknown. Context: One (1) of five (5) procurement transactions selected for testing. Cause: Inner Voice did not maintain appropriate documentation based on the method of procurement utilized. Effect: Inner Voice may inadvertently select vendors without regard to fair competition and cost analysis. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend Inner Voice to consistently follow its established policies and procedures related to the maintaining of necessary documentation to support the method of procurement utilized. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with this finding.

Corrective Action Plan

Continuum of Care Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.267 Recommendation: We recommend the Organization consistently follow its established policies and procedures related to the maintaining of necessary documentation to support the method of procurement utilized. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Going forward management will be mindful of established policies and procedures related to the maintaining of necessary documentation to support the method of procurement utilized. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: CFO Planned completion date for corrective action plan: January 1, 2025

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 518751 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 518752 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 518753 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 518754 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 518755 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 518756 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 518757 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 518758 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 518759 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 518760 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 518761 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1095192 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1095193 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1095194 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1095195 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1095196 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1095197 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1095198 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1095199 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1095200 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1095201 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1095202 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1095203 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
64.024 Va Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program $149,107
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $69,943
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $46,477
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $31,863
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $22,262
97.024 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program $10,428