CMS’ contract files lacked individual scoring sheets for 6 of 9 efficiency initiative contracts we tested. Eight of 9 contract files we tested lacked evidence of a written determination for contract award. The 9 contracts totaled $69 million.
The back and forth is fascinating
CMS Repsonse:CMS contract and/or solicitation files always contain such a written determination. This information was provided to the auditors.
Auditor: Comment 29: To CMS?credit, the auditors believe that the procedures CMS now claims it follows represent good business practices. Notwithstanding the fact that CMS did not adopt specific policies in this regard until October 2004,
good business practices were applicable ? but not always utilized ? during the current audit