Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury
Federal Program: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
AL Number: 21.027
Criteria
The City is required to complete the project and expenditure report quarterly for obligations and expenditures. The report is required to include current period obligations, cumulative obligations, current period expenditures and cumulative expenditures.
Conditions
• The amount reported in the June 30, 2023 project and expenditure report for current period expenditures was not able to be reconciled to the amounts expended in the City’s general ledger.
• One project totaling $2,000,000 was reported as current period expenditures in both the September 30, 2023 quarter and the June 30, 2023 quarter project and expenditure report.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Not applicable.
Effect
The City was not in compliance with the reporting requirements.
Cause
The City did not follow the established procedures and internal controls for grant reporting.
Recommendation
We recommend the City implement procedures to ensure reporting is properly reconciled to the general ledger expenditures in accordance with the grant requirements.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will implement procedures to ensure reports are based upon the City’s general ledger and are properly reconciled.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury
Federal Program: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
AL Number: 21.027
Criteria
The City is required to complete the project and expenditure report quarterly for obligations and expenditures. The report is required to include current period obligations, cumulative obligations, current period expenditures and cumulative expenditures.
Conditions
• The amount reported in the June 30, 2023 project and expenditure report for current period expenditures was not able to be reconciled to the amounts expended in the City’s general ledger.
• One project totaling $2,000,000 was reported as current period expenditures in both the September 30, 2023 quarter and the June 30, 2023 quarter project and expenditure report.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Not applicable.
Effect
The City was not in compliance with the reporting requirements.
Cause
The City did not follow the established procedures and internal controls for grant reporting.
Recommendation
We recommend the City implement procedures to ensure reporting is properly reconciled to the general ledger expenditures in accordance with the grant requirements.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will implement procedures to ensure reports are based upon the City’s general ledger and are properly reconciled.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury
Federal Program: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
AL Number: 21.027
Criteria
The City is required to complete the project and expenditure report quarterly for obligations and expenditures. The report is required to include current period obligations, cumulative obligations, current period expenditures and cumulative expenditures.
Conditions
• The amount reported in the June 30, 2023 project and expenditure report for current period expenditures was not able to be reconciled to the amounts expended in the City’s general ledger.
• One project totaling $2,000,000 was reported as current period expenditures in both the September 30, 2023 quarter and the June 30, 2023 quarter project and expenditure report.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Not applicable.
Effect
The City was not in compliance with the reporting requirements.
Cause
The City did not follow the established procedures and internal controls for grant reporting.
Recommendation
We recommend the City implement procedures to ensure reporting is properly reconciled to the general ledger expenditures in accordance with the grant requirements.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will implement procedures to ensure reports are based upon the City’s general ledger and are properly reconciled.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury
Federal Program: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
AL Number: 21.027
Criteria
The City is required to complete the project and expenditure report quarterly for obligations and expenditures. The report is required to include current period obligations, cumulative obligations, current period expenditures and cumulative expenditures.
Conditions
• The amount reported in the June 30, 2023 project and expenditure report for current period expenditures was not able to be reconciled to the amounts expended in the City’s general ledger.
• One project totaling $2,000,000 was reported as current period expenditures in both the September 30, 2023 quarter and the June 30, 2023 quarter project and expenditure report.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Not applicable.
Effect
The City was not in compliance with the reporting requirements.
Cause
The City did not follow the established procedures and internal controls for grant reporting.
Recommendation
We recommend the City implement procedures to ensure reporting is properly reconciled to the general ledger expenditures in accordance with the grant requirements.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will implement procedures to ensure reports are based upon the City’s general ledger and are properly reconciled.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury
Federal Program: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
AL Number: 21.027
Criteria
The City is required to complete the project and expenditure report quarterly for obligations and expenditures. The report is required to include current period obligations, cumulative obligations, current period expenditures and cumulative expenditures.
Conditions
• The amount reported in the June 30, 2023 project and expenditure report for current period expenditures was not able to be reconciled to the amounts expended in the City’s general ledger.
• One project totaling $2,000,000 was reported as current period expenditures in both the September 30, 2023 quarter and the June 30, 2023 quarter project and expenditure report.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Not applicable.
Effect
The City was not in compliance with the reporting requirements.
Cause
The City did not follow the established procedures and internal controls for grant reporting.
Recommendation
We recommend the City implement procedures to ensure reporting is properly reconciled to the general ledger expenditures in accordance with the grant requirements.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will implement procedures to ensure reports are based upon the City’s general ledger and are properly reconciled.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury
Federal Program: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
AL Number: 21.027
Criteria
The City is required to complete the project and expenditure report quarterly for obligations and expenditures. The report is required to include current period obligations, cumulative obligations, current period expenditures and cumulative expenditures.
Conditions
• The amount reported in the June 30, 2023 project and expenditure report for current period expenditures was not able to be reconciled to the amounts expended in the City’s general ledger.
• One project totaling $2,000,000 was reported as current period expenditures in both the September 30, 2023 quarter and the June 30, 2023 quarter project and expenditure report.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Not applicable.
Effect
The City was not in compliance with the reporting requirements.
Cause
The City did not follow the established procedures and internal controls for grant reporting.
Recommendation
We recommend the City implement procedures to ensure reporting is properly reconciled to the general ledger expenditures in accordance with the grant requirements.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will implement procedures to ensure reports are based upon the City’s general ledger and are properly reconciled.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury
Federal Program: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
AL Number: 21.027
Criteria
The City is required to complete the project and expenditure report quarterly for obligations and expenditures. The report is required to include current period obligations, cumulative obligations, current period expenditures and cumulative expenditures.
Conditions
• The amount reported in the June 30, 2023 project and expenditure report for current period expenditures was not able to be reconciled to the amounts expended in the City’s general ledger.
• One project totaling $2,000,000 was reported as current period expenditures in both the September 30, 2023 quarter and the June 30, 2023 quarter project and expenditure report.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Not applicable.
Effect
The City was not in compliance with the reporting requirements.
Cause
The City did not follow the established procedures and internal controls for grant reporting.
Recommendation
We recommend the City implement procedures to ensure reporting is properly reconciled to the general ledger expenditures in accordance with the grant requirements.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will implement procedures to ensure reports are based upon the City’s general ledger and are properly reconciled.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury
Federal Program: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
AL Number: 21.027
Criteria
The City is required to complete the project and expenditure report quarterly for obligations and expenditures. The report is required to include current period obligations, cumulative obligations, current period expenditures and cumulative expenditures.
Conditions
• The amount reported in the June 30, 2023 project and expenditure report for current period expenditures was not able to be reconciled to the amounts expended in the City’s general ledger.
• One project totaling $2,000,000 was reported as current period expenditures in both the September 30, 2023 quarter and the June 30, 2023 quarter project and expenditure report.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Not applicable.
Effect
The City was not in compliance with the reporting requirements.
Cause
The City did not follow the established procedures and internal controls for grant reporting.
Recommendation
We recommend the City implement procedures to ensure reporting is properly reconciled to the general ledger expenditures in accordance with the grant requirements.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will implement procedures to ensure reports are based upon the City’s general ledger and are properly reconciled.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.
Program
All Federal Programs
Criteria
The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within the Uniform Guidance.
Condition
The City’s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Questioned costs
None noted.
Context
Although the City did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria, the City did follow their procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the City’s major programs.
Effect
The City is at risk for noncompliance for expenditures of federal monies as it relates to federal procurement.
Cause
The purchasing department staffing levels did not allow for review and update of the City’s purchasing policy.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.
Views of responsible official and planned corrective actions
Management agrees with this finding. The City will update the purchasing policy to include the CFR requirements.