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Finding 573962 (2024-004)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-08-20
Audit: 364573
Organization: Puerto Rico Metropolitan Bus Authority (PR)
Auditor: 660345595

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Authority improperly used $25,817 in COVID-19 funds for non-protective equipment.
  • Impacted Requirements: Funds were misallocated under ALI 11.7A and operating expenses claimed were outside the award period for PR-90-2022-02.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review and adjust the allocation of funds and ensure compliance with award timelines to prevent future discrepancies.

Finding Text

The Authority purchased equipment in the amount of $25,817 that is not related to protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic with the funds assigned in the ALI 11.7A of the award PR-2020-014-01. The Authority claimed operating expenses in the amount of $550,057 incurred in May 9, 2024 under the award PR-90-2022-02 that is a date out of the period established on this award.

Categories

Questioned Costs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Equipment & Real Property Management

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants $4.97M
20.527 Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program $1.99M
20.526 Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low Or No Emissions Programs $636,451