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Finding 570793 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2025-07-09
Audit: 361750
Organization: Palmetto Aids Life Support Services, Inc. (SC)
Auditor: Mauldin & Jenkins

AI Summary

  • Answer: PALSS lacks a clear and consistent procurement policy.
  • Trend: Existing policy contains contradictions and fails to cover key areas like sole source and emergency procurements.
  • List: Recommend developing a comprehensive procurement policy that clarifies procedures and addresses all necessary procurement scenarios.

Finding Text

PALSS did not have a clear and precise procurement policy. Their procurement policy was contradictory. Their current policy does not address sole source or emergency procurements

Corrective Action Plan

PALSS began correcting its procurement policies in FY 2025 to include sole source procurement and the need to have only one quote for purchases under $10,000. Purchases above $10,000 will need three quotes.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 570791 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 570792 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 570794 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1147233 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1147234 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1147235 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1147236 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.939 Hiv Prevention Activities Non-Governmental Organization Based $479,169
93.940 Hiv Prevention Activities Health Department Based $371,558
14.241 Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids $335,000
93.917 Hiv Care Formula Grants $268,460
93.686 Ending the Hiv Epidemic: A Plan for America — Ryan White Hiv/aids Program Parts A and B $255,494
93.243 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance $186,628
93.323 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (elc) $81,610
93.977 Sexually Transmitted Diseases (std) Prevention and Control Grants $17,465
93.788 Opioid Str $2,269