Finding 618998 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-02-06
Audit: 38434

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization lacks a documented procurement policy that meets federal and applicable local laws.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with federal law and procurement standards is not being met.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a procurement policy that aligns with Uniform Guidance and relevant standards.

Finding Text

2022 ? 001 Federal agency: U.S. Department of State Federal program title: U.S. Refugee Admissions Program Assistance Listing Number: 19.510 Pass-Through Agency: Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Pass-Through Number(s): Various Award Period: 10/1/2020-9/30/2021 and 10/1/2021-9/30/2022 Type of Finding: Other Matters; Significant Deficiency on Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Organization is required to have documented procurement procedures that reflect applicable state, local, and tribal laws and regulations, and your procurements must conform to federal law and procurement standards. Condition: The Organization does not have a documented procurement policy in accordance with applicable standards. Context: In connection with the audit, the Organization?s policies were reviewed for compliance with federal law and procurement standards. Cause: The Organization has not updated policies in accordance with federal law and procurement standards. Effect: The Organization is not in compliance with federal law and procurement standards. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: It is recommended that the Organization implement a procurement policy in compliance with Uniform Guidance and other applicable standards. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

Categories

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

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 42556 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 42557 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 618999 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.498 Provider Relief Fund $771,838
19.510 U.s. Refugee Admissions Program $764,778
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $716,660
10.561 State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $342,411
84.126 Rehabilitation Services_vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States $284,974
16.320 Services for Trafficking Victims $207,829
93.566 Refugee and Entrant Assistance_state Administered Programs $174,072
93.676 Unaccompanied Alien Children Program $144,014
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $112,732
84.002 Adult Education - Basic Grants to States $107,224
93.583 Refugee and Entrant Assistance_wilson/fish Program $85,888
93.576 Refugee and Entrant Assistance_discretionary Grants $60,163
10.575 Farm to School Grant Program $27,435
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $8,448