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The University of the District of Columbia's Procurement Policies Are Not Being Followed

GGD-83-57 Published: Jun 22, 1983. Publicly Released: Jun 22, 1983.
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GAO conducted an audit of the University of the District of Columbia's (UDC) purchasing activities for fiscal year (FY) 1982. The objectives of the audit were to evaluate the adequacy of UDC procurement policies and procedures and to determine whether UDC followed these policies and procedures.

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Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC The President, UDC, should direct the Financial Management Division not to authorize the disbursement of funds for procurement of goods and services bypassing the procurement office until the procurement office has investigated the procurements in accordance with UDC procurement policies and procedures and has rendered a favorable determination.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC The President, UDC, should direct the Office of Internal Audit to: (1) conduct a review of UDC FY 1983 procurement activity to ensure that UDC officials are enforcing procurement policies and procedures and that the university is not bypassing its payroll office in compensating employees for services rendered; and (2) submit a report to the President on the results of that review.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

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CentralizationProcurement evaluationProcurement policyProcurement practicesProcurementFinancial managementGovernment procurementPayroll recordsAccounts payablePolicies and procedures