Finding 572529 (2023-009)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2025-08-05

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization's procurement policies are outdated and do not meet federal standards under Uniform Guidance.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 is necessary for proper procurement procedures.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Update procurement policies to align with Uniform Guidance and ensure compliance to avoid repeat findings.

Finding Text

2023‐009 Department of Treasury Federal Financial Assistance Listing/ALN 21.027 COVID‐19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria ‐ Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) requires that a non‐Federal entity must use its own documented procurement procedures which reflect applicable state and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurements conform to applicable federal law and standards. Condition ‐ Procurement policies were not updated to conform to applicable standards under Uniform Guidance. Cause ‐ The Organization did not have proper procedures to ensure its procurement policies were updated to conform to the requirements identified in Uniform Guidance relating to suspended and debarred vendors. Effect ‐ The Organization did not have proper procedures to ensure its procurement policies were updated to conform to the requirements identified in Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs ‐ None Reported. Context/Sampling ‐ No sampling was performed as the procurement policy was examined in its entirety. Repeat Finding – This is a repeat finding of 2022-007. Recommendation ‐ We recommend the Organization ensures its procurement policies are updated to conform to the requirements identified in Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials ‐ Management is in agreement with the finding.

Corrective Action Plan

2023‐009 Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment - COVID‐19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Person responsible for corrective action – Devlyn Brooks, Executive Director Corrective action planned – Management will work with the board to update the procurement policy so that it is in compliance with Uniform Guidance standards, obtain board approval over the policy and document the implementation date for the policy. Planned implementation date of corrective action – Calendar year 2025.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 572520 2023-006
    Material Weakness
  • 572521 2023-006
    Material Weakness
  • 572522 2023-006
    Material Weakness
  • 572523 2023-007
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 572524 2023-007
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 572525 2023-007
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 572526 2023-008
    Material Weakness
  • 572527 2023-008
    Material Weakness
  • 572528 2023-008
    Material Weakness
  • 572530 2023-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 572531 2023-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 572532 2023-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 572533 2023-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 572534 2023-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 572535 2023-011
    Material Weakness
  • 572536 2023-011
    Material Weakness
  • 572537 2023-011
    Material Weakness
  • 1148962 2023-006
    Material Weakness
  • 1148963 2023-006
    Material Weakness
  • 1148964 2023-006
    Material Weakness
  • 1148965 2023-007
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1148966 2023-007
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1148967 2023-007
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1148968 2023-008
    Material Weakness
  • 1148969 2023-008
    Material Weakness
  • 1148970 2023-008
    Material Weakness
  • 1148971 2023-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1148972 2023-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1148973 2023-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1148974 2023-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1148975 2023-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1148976 2023-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1148977 2023-011
    Material Weakness
  • 1148978 2023-011
    Material Weakness
  • 1148979 2023-011
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $150,000
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $147,558
97.024 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program $19,875
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $12,590
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $8,299