Audit 401582

Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Repeat Finding: No Criteria or Specific Requirement Lincoln Public Schools must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.303 and 200.318 through 200.326 within Uniform Guidance. Condition Lincoln Public Schools purchasing policy does not include all elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.303 and 200.318 through 200.326 noted above. Questioned Costs None Context Although Lincoln Public Schools purchasing policies do not include all elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.303 and 200.318 through 200.326, we did not identify transactions where contracts were awarded without proper justification in 1 of 1 procurement transactions tested. Cause Management was not aware of the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.303 and 200.318 through 200.326 within Uniform Guidance. Effect Lincoln Public Schools is at risk for noncompliance with Federal grants as it relates to procurement. Repeat Finding No Recommendation We recommend that Lincoln Public Schools update its procurement policies to include all elements identified in 2 CFR sections 200.303 and 200.318 through 200.326. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Management is working with our current auditors to update the Lincoln Public Schools procurement policies to be in compliance with the Uniform Guidance.