Finding 599729 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-30
Audit: 23709
Organization: Northwest Resource Associates (WA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Missing documentation for one procurement raises concerns about compliance with federal procurement procedures.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Organization must adhere to procurement standards outlined in 2 CFR 200.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Strengthen internal controls by having a second person review all procurements to ensure compliance and proper documentation is maintained.

Finding Text

Federal agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal program title: Adoption Opportunities CFDA Number: 93.652 Award Period: September 30, 2021 to September 29, 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Organization is required to follow procurement procedures under 2 CFR 200. Condition: Documentation could not be located for one procurement. Questioned costs: None. Context: Documentation for 1 of 3 items was not located. Cause: A former director was believed to have performed the work but during review of that procurement the documentation was not located. Effect: An unapproved vendor may be used. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: The Organization should evaluate its internal controls over compliance and implement additional controls over the procurements, including review of all procurements by a second person to ensure proper procedures were followed and documentation of those procedures is maintained. Views of responsible officials: See corrective action plan.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 23287 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.652 Adoption Opportunities $1.06M
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $693,626