This operational audit focused primarily on the FEMA[1] Public Assistance Grants Program, CFDA No. 97.036, administered by the Department of Military Affairs under agreements with the Department of Community Affairs. Under these agreements, the Department performed hurricane recovery operations relating to the series of hurricanes that impacted the State of Florida beginning August 2004.

In performing multiple hurricane recovery operations, the Department made expedited procurement decisions that, while generally necessary for the success of those operations, disclosed deficiencies in emergency procurement policies and practices. The Department should continue its efforts to obtain appropriate documentation for the procurements made in support of its hurricane recovery operations. Also, the Department should review the nature of the deficiencies disclosed on audit and appropriately update its procurement policies so that expedited procurements in future hurricane recovery operations will be properly authorized and documented.
 

[1] Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.

The Adjutant General's response to the audit findings and recommendations is included in the audit report.