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               UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING  OFFICE
                        DALLAS REGIONAL OFFICE
                        ROOM 500 1512 COMMERCE STREET
                          DALLAS, TEXAs 75201


                                                           JAN  1 2 1971


Mr. R. M. Weaver
Superintendent of Industries
Federal Prison Industries, Inc.
Federal Correctional Institution
Seagoville, Texas 75159

Dear Mr. Weaver:

     We have completed an examination of the financial statements of
the Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI), Seagoville, Texas, for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 1970.  The examination was made
pursuant to the Government Corporation Control Act  (31 U.S.C. 841).

     Our review, which was completed in September 1970, was made
in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and in-
cluded such tests of accounting records and financial transactions
as we considered necessary in view of the nature and volume of
transactions and the effectiveness of internal controls.  We con-
sidered the most recent audit performed by the FPI examiners which
was completed in November 1969.

     Our findings, which were discussed with you and institution
officials at the conclusion of our review, included minor deficiencies
on which corrective action had been taken or promised.  Other findings
concerning matters which are within your authority and responsibility
are summarized below for your information and such additional action
as you deem necessary.

PROCUREMENT OF FIXED ASSETS AND SUPPLIES       BEST  DOCUMEN

     Our review disclosed several weaknesses in the procedures for
acquiring fixed assets and supplies both in the Furniture Refinishing
Industry  and in the Vocational Training Department.

     Regulations provide that only authorized contracting officers can
obligate government funds by placing orders for goods and services. In
addition, although the regulations provide that small purchases which
do not exceed $2,500 do not justify procedures of advertised procure-
ment; they do provide that competition reasonably available should be
obtained and the files should document the decisions made and the
actions taken.




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