Finding 572532 (2023-010)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2023
Accepted
2025-08-05

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization failed to follow proper procurement procedures for two contracts, violating federal guidelines.
  • Impacted Requirements: Noncompliance with Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, which mandates adherence to procurement standards.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Implement and adhere to procurement policies as outlined in Uniform Guidance to prevent future violations.

Finding Text

2023‐010 Department of Treasury Federal Financial Assistance Listing/ALN 21.027 COVID‐19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Material Noncompliance and 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 follow 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 under Uniform Guidance were not followed when obtaining bids for two contracts. Cause ‐ Due to grant timing restraints, the Organization did not follow proper procurement procedures for obtaining bids for two contracts under Uniform Guidance. Effect ‐ The Organization did not have proper procedures to ensure procurement compliance requirements under Uniform Guidance were followed when obtaining bids for contracts. Questioned Costs ‐ $3,227,905 Context/Sampling ‐ A nonstatistical sample of 2 contracts were selected for testing. 2 out of the 2 contracts did not follow procurement compliance requirements. These transactions totaled $3,227,905 of $3,274,092 costs tested. Recommendation ‐ We recommend the Organization follow applicable procurement policies under the requirements identified in Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials ‐ Management is in agreement with the finding. Repeat Finding – This is a repeat finding of 2022-008.

Corrective Action Plan

2023‐010 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 – Once the updated policy has been established, will distribute the policy and include training for all team members responsible for purchasing or contracting on behalf of Churches United. Planned implementation date of corrective action – Calendar year 2025.

Categories

Questioned Costs 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
  • 572529 2023-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 572530 2023-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 572531 2023-009
    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