Finding 588930 (2022-003)

Material Weakness
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-08-01
Audit: 16983
Organization: City of Fontana (CA)
Auditor: Davis Farr

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Department of Justice did not follow required procurement standards, leading to a material weakness in compliance.
  • Impacted Requirements: Violations of 2 CFR 200.318, 200.319, and 200.320 regarding competition and procurement methods.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review and enhance procurement processes to ensure compliance with federal standards for competition and noncompetitive procurement.

Finding Text

Federal Agency: Department of Justice CFDA Cluster Nos.: 16.922 Federal Program Cluster: Equitable Sharing Program Compliance Requirement: Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment ? Noncompetitive Procurement (Sole Source Designation), Competition ? Formal Procurement Methods Type of Finding: Material Weakness Questioned Costs: $0 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.318 General Procurement Standards, 2 CFR 200.319 Competition, 2 CFR 200.320 Methods of Procurement to be Followed. (1) All procurement transactions for the acquisition of services required under federal award must be conducted in a manner providing full and open competition in compliance with the standards of section 200.319 and 200.320. Additionally, in compliance with the standards of section 200.320 (c) (2) Noncompetitive procurement, there are specific circumstances in which noncompetitive procurement can be used.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 12488 2022-003
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $2.56M
16.922 Equitable Sharing Program $1.86M
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $1.42M
20.600 State and Community Highway Safety $361,652
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $257,551
16.710 Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants $205,698
20.219 Recreational Trails Program $105,238
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $66,853