Audit 379038

Finding Reference: 2025-001 - Procurement Policies and Procedures Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program: Water and Waste Disposal System for Rural Communities - ALN 10.760 Compliance Requirement: Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Criteria: The Uniform Guidance requires that non-federal entities must have and use documented procedures consistent with laws and regulations and the standards for the acquisition of property or services under a federal award or subaward in accordance with 2 CFR 200.318. Additionally, the non-federal entity is required to follow formal procurement methods when the value of the procurement property or service under a federal financial assistance award exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold in accordance with 2 CFR 200.320. Condition: The Authority does not have any documented procurement procedures. However, during our testing of compliance with procurement guidelines, no further deviations from federal guidelines were noted. This is a repeat report finding from the prior year (2024-002). Cause and Effect: The Authority was unacquainted with general procurement standards of the Uniform Guidance. Without documented procurement procedures, it is difficult for the Authority to ensure compliance with relevant compliance requirements. Questioned Cost: None Recommendation: The Authority should establish documented procedures related to federal procurement. Views of Responsible Officials: The Loysville Village Municipal Authority disagrees with this finding. The Authority is bound by the procurement procedures contained in the Municipal Authorities Act (Pennsylvania law) and has signed agreements with USDA governing its procurement procedures. These documents are in writing and any additional policy for this purpose would be either conflicting or superfluous.

Finding Reference: 2025-002 Reporting Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program: Water and Waste Disposal System for Rural Communities - ALN 10.760 Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: The Uniform Guidance requires that non-federal entities may be required to submit performance reports at least annually but not more frequently that quarterly, except in unusual circumstances, using a form or format authorized by OMB (2 CFR section 200.329). They also may be required to submit special reports as required by the terms and conditions of the federal award. The U.S. Department of Agriculture requires the Authority to submi quarterly Income and Expense Statements. The reports are to be signed by the appropriate borrower official and submitted within 30 days of each quarter's end. Condition: The Authority has not submitted Quarterly Income and Expense Statements within 30 days of the fiscal quarter end. However, the Authority has submitted audited annual financial reports within 9 months of fiscal year end. This is a repeat report finding from the prior year (2024-003). Cause and Effect: The Authority was unacquainted with quarterly filing requirements as set forth by the U.S. Department of Agriculture per the loan agreement. Without filing quarterly Income and Expense Statements, USDA is unaware of how funding is spent throughout the year. Questioned Cost: None Recommendation: The Authority should begin to submit quarterly reports in accordance with loan agreement. Views of Responsible Officials: The Authority is now aware of the quarterly reporting requirements. The Authority has developed and implemented procedures to ensure that all future reports will be submitted timely.