Finding 597005 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-08-20

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Commission failed to review contractors for debarment status, risking non-compliance with federal regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR section 200.317, which mandates checks on contractor eligibility for federal projects.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement policies and procedures to ensure adherence to procurement and debarment requirements.

Finding Text

COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS SINGIFICANT DIFFIENCNEY Public and Indian Housing Finding 2022-003 Statement of Condition: During the review of low rent disbursements, it was noted there was no review of contractors to ensure they were not debarred from working on federal projects. Criteria: I. PROCURMENT: 2 CFR section 200.317 requires a PHA to ensure non-federal entities are not prohibited from contracting with parties that are suspended or debarred. Perspective Information: The Commission did not have effective internal controls over procurement, suspension and debarment for the federal program. Questioned Costs: Unknown. Effect: The Commission is not in compliance with the requirements as outlined in the Procurement, Suspension and Debarment section above. Cause: Lack of controls over grant requirements. Recommendation: The Commission should implement policies and procedures to ensure all federal compliances are followed pertaining to Procurement, Suspension and Debarment. Management?s Response: Management will implement policies and procedures to ensure the Commission is in compliance with all grant requirements pertaining to the Public and Indian Housing Grant.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 20562 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 20563 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 20564 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 597004 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 597006 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $950,203
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $358,995
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $79,283