Finding 579614 (2023-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2023-12-04
Audit: 5193
Organization: Reading Partners (CA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization lacks a procurement policy that meets the minimum requirements of 2 CFR 200.320.
  • Impacted Requirements: Documented procurement procedures are necessary for acquiring property or services under Federal or sub-awards.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a compliant procurement policy and ensure all relevant staff are trained on the requirements.

Finding Text

Condition: During the audit, we noted that a procurement policy meeting the minimum requirements under 2 CFR 200.320 was not in place at the Organization. Criteria: The Organization should have and use documented procurement procedures, consistent with the standards for any method of procurement used for the acquisition of property or services required under a Federal or sub-award. Cause: The Organization received a new grant in 2021 and was therefore required to have a procurement policy in place meeting the minimum standards under 2 CFR 200.320. The Organization was unaware of the requirement and did not implement a policy. Effect: Due to the condition above noted, the Organization did not follow procurement standards under 2 CFR 200.320 when acquiring services. However, most costs associated with the major program did not require the acquisition of outside services. Recommendation: The Organization should implement a procurement policy that meets the standards requirement under CFR 200.320 and ensure that all relevant personnel are aware of and follow the requirements in place.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 3172 2023-001
    Material Weakness
  • 3173 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 579615 2023-002
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.411 Investing in Innovation (i3) Fund $943,147
94.006 Americorps $29,082