Finding 571513 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-07-17
Audit: 362474
Organization: Housing Forward (IL)
Auditor: Porte Brown LLC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization failed to document vendor verification to ensure they are not suspended or debarred before contracting.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates 2 CFR sections 200.212 and 200.318(h), as well as 48 CFR section 52.209-6.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a procurement policy that includes documentation requirements for vendor verification.

Finding Text

Criteria: 2 CFR sections 200.212 and 200.318(h); 48 CFR section 52.209-6 outlines that the non-Federal entity must verify that the agency in which it is entering into a contract is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction. Condition: The Organization did not retain the documentation of verification of vendors not suppressed or debarred prior to entering into a contract with the vendor. Cause: The Organization does not have a procurement policy that contains the necessary provisions stated above. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions. View of Responsible Officials: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 571508 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 571509 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 571510 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 571511 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 571512 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 571514 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1147950 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1147951 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1147952 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1147953 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1147954 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1147955 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1147956 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $995,432
64.024 Va Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program $423,132
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $138,785
14.276 Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program $85,019
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $74,929
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $74,845
97.024 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program $40,703
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $8,957