Finding 524408 (2024-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-02-25

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization did not follow its own procurement policy by failing to obtain required quotes or bids for purchases.
  • Impacted Requirements: This finding relates to compliance with federal procurement regulations under 45 CFR 75.329 and 45 CFR 75.213.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement stronger procurement controls and provide training to staff to ensure adherence to policy by April 30, 2025.

Finding Text

Finding: 2024-001 Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Federal Programs: Department of Health and Human Services Health Center Program Cluster CFDA 93.224 and 93.527 Criteria: Procurement 45 CFR 75.329 and 45 CFR 75.213 Condition: The Organization did not follow its policy governing procurement requirements for the purchase of goods or services. Cause: The Organization did not obtain quotes or bids for certain expenditures as required by the Organization’s procurement policy. Effect: Purchases were made that did not adhere to the Organization’s procurement policy. 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 the Organization’s procurement policy. Views of Responsible Officials: Management concurs. Procedures will be updated, and employees will be trained to ensure compliance of the procurement requirements. Contact Person: Brinn Parrish, CFO Anticipated Date of Completion: April 30, 2025

Corrective Action Plan

In Finding 2024-001, a condition was noted in which the Organization did not obtain quotes or bids for an expenditure as required by the Organization’s procurement policy. Management recognizes the importance of complying with procurement policies. In response to Finding 2024-001, procedures will be implemented to ensure bids are obtained and properly documented in accordance with the Organization’s policy.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 524409 2024-001
    Material Weakness
  • 524410 2024-001
    Material Weakness
  • 1100850 2024-001
    Material Weakness
  • 1100851 2024-001
    Material Weakness
  • 1100852 2024-001
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.224 Consolidated Health Centers (community Health Centers, Migrant Health Centers, Health Care for the Homeless, and Public Housing Primary Care) $2.08M
93.912 Rural Health Care Services Outreach, Rural Health Network Development and Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement $567,929
93.527 Affordable Care Act (aca) Grants for New and Expanded Services Under the Health Center Program $17,750