Finding 943311 (2023-003)

Finding 2023-003 Significant deficiency in internal controls over compliance related to procurement. Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce Program Title: Pacific Fisheries Data Program Assistance Listing Number: 11.437 Award Numbers: NOAA-NMFS-AK-2023-2007663 Award Period: October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2027 Criteria 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Procurement Standards require that awardees use documented procurement procedures for the acquisition of property or services required under a Federal award or subaward. Condition/Context for Evaluation IPHC's internal controls over procurement do not include the controls and procedures required by 2 CFR 200.318(a) Questioned Costs Not applicable. Cause IPHC has not yet modified its procurement policies with the requirements of the 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart D Procurement Standards. Effect or Potential Effect As a result, IPHC cannot be certain that procurements were conducted in accordance with the 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart D Procurement Standards. Repeat Finding Not applicable. Recommendation We recommend that IPHC update its procurement policy to include all procurement requirements of 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart D. Views of Responsible Officials of Auditee Management concurs with the finding and has provided the accompanying corrective action plan.