Finding 578979 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2023-11-28
Audit: 4324
Organization: Epidaurus Dba Amity Foundation (AZ)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization's procurement policies lack specific language required by 2 CFR Part 200.
  • Impacted Requirements: Written policies must comply with federal guidelines for procurement under the grant.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Update procurement policies to include all necessary requirements from 2 CFR Part 200.

Finding Text

Assistance Listing Number and Title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, ALN 21.027 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury Federal Award Numbers: ARP-C4C-03 Grant period: February 22, 2022 - June 30, 2023 Criteria: Procurement - The Organization is required to maintain a written policy for procurement under a federal award. The policies should refer to 2 CFR Part 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Condition: The Organization was adequately procuring items under the Uniform Guidance, however, certain language required by 2 CFR Part 200 was not included in the Organization's written policies. Cause: Implementation of compliance with Federal requirements was incomplete. Effect: The Organization does not have adequate written policies and procedures. Context: Procurement is direct and material to the grant purchases. Questioned costs: None Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Organization implement changes to their procurement policies so they contain all the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200. Views of responsible officials of the auditee: Management is working on improving the documentation of their procurement policies, and will ensure any updated policies are in line with the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 2537 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $1.02M
93.243 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services_projects of Regional and National Significance $271,229
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $271,196
17.258 Wia Adult Program $40,628
17.270 Reintegration of Ex-Offenders $34,354