Finding Text
Finding: 2023-007 Procurement, Suspension and Debarment
Federal Programs: Department of Health and Human Services
Health Center Program Cluster
Assistance Listing No. - 93.224 and 93.527
Criteria: Procurement 45 CFR 75.329 and 45 CFR 75.213
Condition: The Organization did not follow its policy governing procurement requirements for the purchase of goods or services.
Cause: The Organization did not obtain quotes or bids for certain expenditures as required by the Organization’s procurement policy.
Effect: Purchases were made that did not adhere to the Organization’s procurement policy.
Questioned Costs: None reported
Context/Sampling: The finding appears to be a systemic issue.
Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No
Recommendation: It is recommended that procurement controls be implemented to ensure that quotes or bids are obtained as required by the Organization’s procurement policy. The Organization’s procurement policies should also be updated to conform to the Uniform Guidance procurement thresholds.
Views of Responsible Officials: Management concurs. Policies will be updated, and employees will be trained to ensure compliance of the procurement requirements.
Contact Person: Dondre Wilson, CFO
Anticipated Date of Completion: July 31, 2024