Financial Management System & Compliance Evaluation On Selected NEA Grants to Northwest Heritage Resources

The objective of this evaluation was to determine whether the organization’s financial management system and record keeping complies with federal requirements. The evaluation was conducted in accordance with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency's Quality Standards for Inspections and Evaluations, as applicable, and concluded that the Northwest Heritage Resources (NWHR) did not comply with financial management system requirements. NWHR did not have written policies and procedures in place for the management of Federal awards, to ensure that grant funds are not commingled, or to ensure that debarred or suspended contractors or recipients did not receive Federal assistance. Also, NWHR did not have a Section 504 self-evaluation on file. written policies and procedures in place .