Finding 524508 (2024-002)

Assisted Listing Number/Federal Program/Granting Agency: 14.251 Economic Development Initiative Criteria: The Organization must have adequate controls in place over compliance with procurement, suspension, and debarment requirements. Statement of Condition: As part of our review of the Economic Development program, we noted there were no suspension and debarment tests performed on any vendors, and no procurement process performed during the selection of the architect. Questioned Costs: It is not practicable to estimate questioned costs. Cause: The Organization relied on developer for compliance with requirements, the developer did not have a procurement policy and was not aware of compliance requirements related to suspension and debarment. Effect or Possible Effect and Perspective: Vendors could be suspended or debarred. The Organization did not comply with procurement requirements in the selection of the architect. Repeat Finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review all compliance requirements with the Economic Development Initiative grant program themselves and not rely on developer to ensure all compliance requirements are being followed. Views of Responsible Officials: Paula Maden, agrees, via the corrective action plan.