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.
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Research and Development Cluster Criteria: Non-federal entities other than states must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procedures, which reflect applicable state and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurement standards conform to the applicable federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR part 200. Condition: The Organization has a procurement policy in place; however, the Organization is not consistently following the procurement policy. During the period of the contracts with these provisions, the Organization did not have a control structure in place to monitor compliance with procurement requirements. Consequently, for four (4) of four (4) contracts tested, the procurement policy was not followed and no documentation to reflect compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements related to procurement could be provided. Cause: The Organization did not have proper controls in place to monitor compliance with the procurement. Effect or potential effect: The procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to confirm to the Organization’s current operations. The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in findings and questioned costs related to dollar amounts being expended to vendors. Additionally, the Organization could become ineligible to receive funds from federal entities or may have to issue refunds to federal entities. Questioned costs: None Context: Our sample was not intended to be statistically valid. Recommendation: The Organization should update its procurement policy to reflect current operations. Additionally, the Organization should review the current procurement operations in conjunction with the review of the procurement policies to ensure that all practices and policies conform to the standards promulgated by the CFR. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management's response is reported in "Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan" included at the end of this report. Identification of prior year finding: 2022-003
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Research and Development Cluster Criteria: Non-federal entities other than states must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procedures, which reflect applicable state and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurement standards conform to the applicable federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR part 200. Condition: The Organization has a procurement policy in place; however, the Organization is not consistently following the procurement policy. During the period of the contracts with these provisions, the Organization did not have a control structure in place to monitor compliance with procurement requirements. Consequently, for four (4) of four (4) contracts tested, the procurement policy was not followed and no documentation to reflect compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements related to procurement could be provided. Cause: The Organization did not have proper controls in place to monitor compliance with the procurement. Effect or potential effect: The procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to confirm to the Organization’s current operations. The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in findings and questioned costs related to dollar amounts being expended to vendors. Additionally, the Organization could become ineligible to receive funds from federal entities or may have to issue refunds to federal entities. Questioned costs: None Context: Our sample was not intended to be statistically valid. Recommendation: The Organization should update its procurement policy to reflect current operations. Additionally, the Organization should review the current procurement operations in conjunction with the review of the procurement policies to ensure that all practices and policies conform to the standards promulgated by the CFR. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management's response is reported in "Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan" included at the end of this report. Identification of prior year finding: 2022-003
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Research and Development Cluster Criteria: Non-federal entities other than states must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procedures, which reflect applicable state and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurement standards conform to the applicable federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR part 200. Condition: The Organization has a procurement policy in place; however, the Organization is not consistently following the procurement policy. During the period of the contracts with these provisions, the Organization did not have a control structure in place to monitor compliance with procurement requirements. Consequently, for four (4) of four (4) contracts tested, the procurement policy was not followed and no documentation to reflect compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements related to procurement could be provided. Cause: The Organization did not have proper controls in place to monitor compliance with the procurement. Effect or potential effect: The procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to confirm to the Organization’s current operations. The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in findings and questioned costs related to dollar amounts being expended to vendors. Additionally, the Organization could become ineligible to receive funds from federal entities or may have to issue refunds to federal entities. Questioned costs: None Context: Our sample was not intended to be statistically valid. Recommendation: The Organization should update its procurement policy to reflect current operations. Additionally, the Organization should review the current procurement operations in conjunction with the review of the procurement policies to ensure that all practices and policies conform to the standards promulgated by the CFR. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management's response is reported in "Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan" included at the end of this report. Identification of prior year finding: 2022-003
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Research and Development Cluster Criteria: Non-federal entities other than states must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procedures, which reflect applicable state and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurement standards conform to the applicable federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR part 200. Condition: The Organization has a procurement policy in place; however, the Organization is not consistently following the procurement policy. During the period of the contracts with these provisions, the Organization did not have a control structure in place to monitor compliance with procurement requirements. Consequently, for four (4) of four (4) contracts tested, the procurement policy was not followed and no documentation to reflect compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements related to procurement could be provided. Cause: The Organization did not have proper controls in place to monitor compliance with the procurement. Effect or potential effect: The procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to confirm to the Organization’s current operations. The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in findings and questioned costs related to dollar amounts being expended to vendors. Additionally, the Organization could become ineligible to receive funds from federal entities or may have to issue refunds to federal entities. Questioned costs: None Context: Our sample was not intended to be statistically valid. Recommendation: The Organization should update its procurement policy to reflect current operations. Additionally, the Organization should review the current procurement operations in conjunction with the review of the procurement policies to ensure that all practices and policies conform to the standards promulgated by the CFR. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management's response is reported in "Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan" included at the end of this report. Identification of prior year finding: 2022-003
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Research and Development Cluster Criteria: Non-federal entities other than states must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procedures, which reflect applicable state and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurement standards conform to the applicable federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR part 200. Condition: The Organization has a procurement policy in place; however, the Organization is not consistently following the procurement policy. During the period of the contracts with these provisions, the Organization did not have a control structure in place to monitor compliance with procurement requirements. Consequently, for four (4) of four (4) contracts tested, the procurement policy was not followed and no documentation to reflect compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements related to procurement could be provided. Cause: The Organization did not have proper controls in place to monitor compliance with the procurement. Effect or potential effect: The procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to confirm to the Organization’s current operations. The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in findings and questioned costs related to dollar amounts being expended to vendors. Additionally, the Organization could become ineligible to receive funds from federal entities or may have to issue refunds to federal entities. Questioned costs: None Context: Our sample was not intended to be statistically valid. Recommendation: The Organization should update its procurement policy to reflect current operations. Additionally, the Organization should review the current procurement operations in conjunction with the review of the procurement policies to ensure that all practices and policies conform to the standards promulgated by the CFR. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management's response is reported in "Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan" included at the end of this report. Identification of prior year finding: 2022-003
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Research and Development Cluster Criteria: Non-federal entities other than states must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procedures, which reflect applicable state and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurement standards conform to the applicable federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR part 200. Condition: The Organization has a procurement policy in place; however, the Organization is not consistently following the procurement policy. During the period of the contracts with these provisions, the Organization did not have a control structure in place to monitor compliance with procurement requirements. Consequently, for four (4) of four (4) contracts tested, the procurement policy was not followed and no documentation to reflect compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements related to procurement could be provided. Cause: The Organization did not have proper controls in place to monitor compliance with the procurement. Effect or potential effect: The procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to confirm to the Organization’s current operations. The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in findings and questioned costs related to dollar amounts being expended to vendors. Additionally, the Organization could become ineligible to receive funds from federal entities or may have to issue refunds to federal entities. Questioned costs: None Context: Our sample was not intended to be statistically valid. Recommendation: The Organization should update its procurement policy to reflect current operations. Additionally, the Organization should review the current procurement operations in conjunction with the review of the procurement policies to ensure that all practices and policies conform to the standards promulgated by the CFR. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management's response is reported in "Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan" included at the end of this report. Identification of prior year finding: 2022-003
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Research and Development Cluster Criteria: Non-federal entities other than states must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procedures, which reflect applicable state and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurement standards conform to the applicable federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR part 200. Condition: The Organization has a procurement policy in place; however, the Organization is not consistently following the procurement policy. During the period of the contracts with these provisions, the Organization did not have a control structure in place to monitor compliance with procurement requirements. Consequently, for four (4) of four (4) contracts tested, the procurement policy was not followed and no documentation to reflect compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements related to procurement could be provided. Cause: The Organization did not have proper controls in place to monitor compliance with the procurement. Effect or potential effect: The procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to confirm to the Organization’s current operations. The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in findings and questioned costs related to dollar amounts being expended to vendors. Additionally, the Organization could become ineligible to receive funds from federal entities or may have to issue refunds to federal entities. Questioned costs: None Context: Our sample was not intended to be statistically valid. Recommendation: The Organization should update its procurement policy to reflect current operations. Additionally, the Organization should review the current procurement operations in conjunction with the review of the procurement policies to ensure that all practices and policies conform to the standards promulgated by the CFR. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management's response is reported in "Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan" included at the end of this report. Identification of prior year finding: 2022-003
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Research and Development Cluster Criteria: Non-federal entities other than states must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procedures, which reflect applicable state and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurement standards conform to the applicable federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR part 200. Condition: The Organization has a procurement policy in place; however, the Organization is not consistently following the procurement policy. During the period of the contracts with these provisions, the Organization did not have a control structure in place to monitor compliance with procurement requirements. Consequently, for four (4) of four (4) contracts tested, the procurement policy was not followed and no documentation to reflect compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements related to procurement could be provided. Cause: The Organization did not have proper controls in place to monitor compliance with the procurement. Effect or potential effect: The procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to confirm to the Organization’s current operations. The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in findings and questioned costs related to dollar amounts being expended to vendors. Additionally, the Organization could become ineligible to receive funds from federal entities or may have to issue refunds to federal entities. Questioned costs: None Context: Our sample was not intended to be statistically valid. Recommendation: The Organization should update its procurement policy to reflect current operations. Additionally, the Organization should review the current procurement operations in conjunction with the review of the procurement policies to ensure that all practices and policies conform to the standards promulgated by the CFR. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management's response is reported in "Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan" included at the end of this report. Identification of prior year finding: 2022-003
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Research and Development Cluster Criteria: Non-federal entities other than states must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procedures, which reflect applicable state and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurement standards conform to the applicable federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR part 200. Condition: The Organization has a procurement policy in place; however, the Organization is not consistently following the procurement policy. During the period of the contracts with these provisions, the Organization did not have a control structure in place to monitor compliance with procurement requirements. Consequently, for four (4) of four (4) contracts tested, the procurement policy was not followed and no documentation to reflect compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements related to procurement could be provided. Cause: The Organization did not have proper controls in place to monitor compliance with the procurement. Effect or potential effect: The procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to confirm to the Organization’s current operations. The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in findings and questioned costs related to dollar amounts being expended to vendors. Additionally, the Organization could become ineligible to receive funds from federal entities or may have to issue refunds to federal entities. Questioned costs: None Context: Our sample was not intended to be statistically valid. Recommendation: The Organization should update its procurement policy to reflect current operations. Additionally, the Organization should review the current procurement operations in conjunction with the review of the procurement policies to ensure that all practices and policies conform to the standards promulgated by the CFR. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management's response is reported in "Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan" included at the end of this report. Identification of prior year finding: 2022-003
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Research and Development Cluster Criteria: Non-federal entities other than states must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procedures, which reflect applicable state and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurement standards conform to the applicable federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR part 200. Condition: The Organization has a procurement policy in place; however, the Organization is not consistently following the procurement policy. During the period of the contracts with these provisions, the Organization did not have a control structure in place to monitor compliance with procurement requirements. Consequently, for four (4) of four (4) contracts tested, the procurement policy was not followed and no documentation to reflect compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements related to procurement could be provided. Cause: The Organization did not have proper controls in place to monitor compliance with the procurement. Effect or potential effect: The procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to confirm to the Organization’s current operations. The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in findings and questioned costs related to dollar amounts being expended to vendors. Additionally, the Organization could become ineligible to receive funds from federal entities or may have to issue refunds to federal entities. Questioned costs: None Context: Our sample was not intended to be statistically valid. Recommendation: The Organization should update its procurement policy to reflect current operations. Additionally, the Organization should review the current procurement operations in conjunction with the review of the procurement policies to ensure that all practices and policies conform to the standards promulgated by the CFR. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management's response is reported in "Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan" included at the end of this report. Identification of prior year finding: 2022-003
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Research and Development Cluster Criteria: Non-federal entities other than states must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procedures, which reflect applicable state and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurement standards conform to the applicable federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR part 200. Condition: The Organization has a procurement policy in place; however, the Organization is not consistently following the procurement policy. During the period of the contracts with these provisions, the Organization did not have a control structure in place to monitor compliance with procurement requirements. Consequently, for four (4) of four (4) contracts tested, the procurement policy was not followed and no documentation to reflect compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements related to procurement could be provided. Cause: The Organization did not have proper controls in place to monitor compliance with the procurement. Effect or potential effect: The procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to confirm to the Organization’s current operations. The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in findings and questioned costs related to dollar amounts being expended to vendors. Additionally, the Organization could become ineligible to receive funds from federal entities or may have to issue refunds to federal entities. Questioned costs: None Context: Our sample was not intended to be statistically valid. Recommendation: The Organization should update its procurement policy to reflect current operations. Additionally, the Organization should review the current procurement operations in conjunction with the review of the procurement policies to ensure that all practices and policies conform to the standards promulgated by the CFR. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management's response is reported in "Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan" included at the end of this report. Identification of prior year finding: 2022-003
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Research and Development Cluster Criteria: Non-federal entities other than states must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procedures, which reflect applicable state and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurement standards conform to the applicable federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR part 200. Condition: The Organization has a procurement policy in place; however, the Organization is not consistently following the procurement policy. During the period of the contracts with these provisions, the Organization did not have a control structure in place to monitor compliance with procurement requirements. Consequently, for four (4) of four (4) contracts tested, the procurement policy was not followed and no documentation to reflect compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements related to procurement could be provided. Cause: The Organization did not have proper controls in place to monitor compliance with the procurement. Effect or potential effect: The procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to confirm to the Organization’s current operations. The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in findings and questioned costs related to dollar amounts being expended to vendors. Additionally, the Organization could become ineligible to receive funds from federal entities or may have to issue refunds to federal entities. Questioned costs: None Context: Our sample was not intended to be statistically valid. Recommendation: The Organization should update its procurement policy to reflect current operations. Additionally, the Organization should review the current procurement operations in conjunction with the review of the procurement policies to ensure that all practices and policies conform to the standards promulgated by the CFR. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management's response is reported in "Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan" included at the end of this report. Identification of prior year finding: 2022-003
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Research and Development Cluster Criteria: Non-federal entities other than states must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procedures, which reflect applicable state and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurement standards conform to the applicable federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR part 200. Condition: The Organization has a procurement policy in place; however, the Organization is not consistently following the procurement policy. During the period of the contracts with these provisions, the Organization did not have a control structure in place to monitor compliance with procurement requirements. Consequently, for four (4) of four (4) contracts tested, the procurement policy was not followed and no documentation to reflect compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements related to procurement could be provided. Cause: The Organization did not have proper controls in place to monitor compliance with the procurement. Effect or potential effect: The procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to confirm to the Organization’s current operations. The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in findings and questioned costs related to dollar amounts being expended to vendors. Additionally, the Organization could become ineligible to receive funds from federal entities or may have to issue refunds to federal entities. Questioned costs: None Context: Our sample was not intended to be statistically valid. Recommendation: The Organization should update its procurement policy to reflect current operations. Additionally, the Organization should review the current procurement operations in conjunction with the review of the procurement policies to ensure that all practices and policies conform to the standards promulgated by the CFR. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management's response is reported in "Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan" included at the end of this report. Identification of prior year finding: 2022-003
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Research and Development Cluster Criteria: Non-federal entities other than states must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procedures, which reflect applicable state and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurement standards conform to the applicable federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR part 200. Condition: The Organization has a procurement policy in place; however, the Organization is not consistently following the procurement policy. During the period of the contracts with these provisions, the Organization did not have a control structure in place to monitor compliance with procurement requirements. Consequently, for four (4) of four (4) contracts tested, the procurement policy was not followed and no documentation to reflect compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements related to procurement could be provided. Cause: The Organization did not have proper controls in place to monitor compliance with the procurement. Effect or potential effect: The procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to confirm to the Organization’s current operations. The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in findings and questioned costs related to dollar amounts being expended to vendors. Additionally, the Organization could become ineligible to receive funds from federal entities or may have to issue refunds to federal entities. Questioned costs: None Context: Our sample was not intended to be statistically valid. Recommendation: The Organization should update its procurement policy to reflect current operations. Additionally, the Organization should review the current procurement operations in conjunction with the review of the procurement policies to ensure that all practices and policies conform to the standards promulgated by the CFR. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management's response is reported in "Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan" included at the end of this report. Identification of prior year finding: 2022-003
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Research and Development Cluster Criteria: Non-federal entities other than states must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procedures, which reflect applicable state and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurement standards conform to the applicable federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR part 200. Condition: The Organization has a procurement policy in place; however, the Organization is not consistently following the procurement policy. During the period of the contracts with these provisions, the Organization did not have a control structure in place to monitor compliance with procurement requirements. Consequently, for four (4) of four (4) contracts tested, the procurement policy was not followed and no documentation to reflect compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements related to procurement could be provided. Cause: The Organization did not have proper controls in place to monitor compliance with the procurement. Effect or potential effect: The procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to confirm to the Organization’s current operations. The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in findings and questioned costs related to dollar amounts being expended to vendors. Additionally, the Organization could become ineligible to receive funds from federal entities or may have to issue refunds to federal entities. Questioned costs: None Context: Our sample was not intended to be statistically valid. Recommendation: The Organization should update its procurement policy to reflect current operations. Additionally, the Organization should review the current procurement operations in conjunction with the review of the procurement policies to ensure that all practices and policies conform to the standards promulgated by the CFR. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management's response is reported in "Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan" included at the end of this report. Identification of prior year finding: 2022-003
CONDITION: During my review of the District’s compliance with the requirements for noncompetitive procurement, I noted the District did not document its rationale for purchases made from ‘Western PA Psych Care’ totaling $26,667. CRITERIA: In accordance with Section 2 CFR 200.318(i) of the Uniform Guidance, the District must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of procurement. These records include but are not limited to the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of contract type, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Furthermore, Section 2 CFR 200.320(c’) of the Uniform Guidance details five (5) circumstances in which noncompetitive procurement can be used. EFFECT: The District did not comply with Section 2 CFR 200.318(i) and Section 2CFR 200.320(c’) of the Uniform Guidance, and District Procurement Policy #626, regarding the proper documentation required for noncompetitive procurement. QUESTIONED COST: $26,667 CAUSE: The District has had a long-standing relationship with Western PA Psych Care and feels that this vendor best fits the needs of the District. However, the additional procedures addressed in its Procurement Policy for Federal Programs (#626) which addresses the issue of noncompetitive procurement as outlined in Section 2 CFR 200.320(c’), were inadvertently not performed. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that for all future purchases involving noncompetitive procurement, that the District adhere to the requirements of 1) the District’s Procurement Policy for Federal Programs (#626), and 2) Section 2 CFR 200.320(c) of the Uniform Guidance. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: The School District concurs with the above noted finding and addresses this issue in the ‘Corrective Action Plan’ included within this report.
FA 2023-002 Improve Controls over Procurement Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Internal Control Impact: Material Weakness Compliance Impact: Material Noncompliance Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity: Georgia Department of Education AL Numbers and Titles: 84.027 – Special Education Grants to States COVID-19 – 84.027 – Special Education Grants to States 84.173 – Special Education Preschool Grants COVID-19 – 84.173 – Special Education Preschool Grants Federal Award Numbers: H027A210073 (Year: 2022), H027A220073 (Year: 2023), H027X220073 (Year: 2023), H173A210081 (Year: 2022), H173A220081 (Year: 2023), H173X220081 (Year: 2023) Questioned Costs: $88,074 Repeat of Prior Year Finding: FA 2022-001 Description: A review of expenditures charged to the Special Education Cluster (Assistance Listing Numbers 84.027 and 84.173) revealed that the School District’s internal control procedures were not operating appropriately to ensure that the School District’s procurement procedures were followed. Background: The Special Education Cluster, which is comprised of the Special Education Grants to States (IDEA, Part B) and Special Education Preschool Grants (IDEA Preschool) programs, was created by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Special Education Cluster funding is available to ensure that all children with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepares them for further education, employment, and independent living; ensure that the rights of children with disabilities and their parents are protected; assist states, localities, educational service agencies, and federal agencies to provide for the education of all children with disabilities; and assess and ensure the effectiveness of efforts to educate children with disabilities. Special Education Cluster funding was granted to the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) by the U.S. Department of Education (ED). GaDOE is responsible for distributing funds to LEAs and overseeing the expenditure of funds by LEAs. Special Education Cluster funds totaling $1,378,390 were expended and reported on the Madison County Board of Education’s Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for fiscal year 2023. Criteria: As a recipient of federal awards, the School District is required to establish and maintain effective internal control over federal awards that provides reasonable assurance of managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal awards pursuant to Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), Section 200.303 – Internal Controls. In addition, provisions included in the Uniform Guidance, Section 200.318 – General Procurement Standards state in part that “(a) the non-Federal entity must use its own documented procurement procedures, consistent with State, local, and tribal laws and regulations and… (b) non-Federal entities must maintain oversight to ensure that contractors perform in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of their contracts or purchase orders.” Furthermore, provisions included in the Uniform Guidance, Section 200.320 – Methods of Procurement to Be Followed provide guidance for procurement through small purchase procedures and state “If small purchase procedures are used, price or rate quotations must be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources…” Condition: A sample of 35 procurement transactions was randomly selected for testing using a non-statistical sampling approach. These transactions were reviewed to determine if appropriate internal controls were implemented and applicable compliance requirements were met. Though no problems were noted with the micro-purchase transactions tested, auditors encountered significant issues in testing small purchase transactions; therefore, the entire population of small purchase transactions was ultimately tested. Upon review of these transactions, it was noted that the School District could not provide evidence that an adequate number of rate or price quotations was obtained from qualified sources for eight vendors associated with small purchase expenditures. Questioned Costs: Questioned costs of $88,074 were identified for all small purchase expenditures that did not follow the School District’s procurement procedures. These known questioned costs related to expenditures that were not tested as part of a sample, and therefore, should not be projected to a population to determine likely questioned costs. Cause: In discussing the deficiencies with management, they stated that internal control procedures related to procurement were not being followed appropriately. In addition, management did not adequately monitor the procurement internal control procedures. Effect: The School District is not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance and GaDOE guidance. Failure to appropriately implement procedures to address procurement compliance requirements exposes the School District to unnecessary risk of error and misuse of Federal funds. In addition, this deficiency could lead to the return of grant funds associated with unallowable expenditures. Recommendation: The School District should evaluate and improve internal control procedures to ensure that required procurement procedures are followed, and appropriate documentation is obtained and retained on-file. In addition, management should develop a monitoring process to ensure that these procedures are operating effectively and as designed. Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with this finding.
FA 2023-002 Improve Controls over Procurement Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Internal Control Impact: Material Weakness Compliance Impact: Material Noncompliance Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity: Georgia Department of Education AL Numbers and Titles: 84.027 – Special Education Grants to States COVID-19 – 84.027 – Special Education Grants to States 84.173 – Special Education Preschool Grants COVID-19 – 84.173 – Special Education Preschool Grants Federal Award Numbers: H027A210073 (Year: 2022), H027A220073 (Year: 2023), H027X220073 (Year: 2023), H173A210081 (Year: 2022), H173A220081 (Year: 2023), H173X220081 (Year: 2023) Questioned Costs: $88,074 Repeat of Prior Year Finding: FA 2022-001 Description: A review of expenditures charged to the Special Education Cluster (Assistance Listing Numbers 84.027 and 84.173) revealed that the School District’s internal control procedures were not operating appropriately to ensure that the School District’s procurement procedures were followed. Background: The Special Education Cluster, which is comprised of the Special Education Grants to States (IDEA, Part B) and Special Education Preschool Grants (IDEA Preschool) programs, was created by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Special Education Cluster funding is available to ensure that all children with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepares them for further education, employment, and independent living; ensure that the rights of children with disabilities and their parents are protected; assist states, localities, educational service agencies, and federal agencies to provide for the education of all children with disabilities; and assess and ensure the effectiveness of efforts to educate children with disabilities. Special Education Cluster funding was granted to the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) by the U.S. Department of Education (ED). GaDOE is responsible for distributing funds to LEAs and overseeing the expenditure of funds by LEAs. Special Education Cluster funds totaling $1,378,390 were expended and reported on the Madison County Board of Education’s Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for fiscal year 2023. Criteria: As a recipient of federal awards, the School District is required to establish and maintain effective internal control over federal awards that provides reasonable assurance of managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal awards pursuant to Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), Section 200.303 – Internal Controls. In addition, provisions included in the Uniform Guidance, Section 200.318 – General Procurement Standards state in part that “(a) the non-Federal entity must use its own documented procurement procedures, consistent with State, local, and tribal laws and regulations and… (b) non-Federal entities must maintain oversight to ensure that contractors perform in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of their contracts or purchase orders.” Furthermore, provisions included in the Uniform Guidance, Section 200.320 – Methods of Procurement to Be Followed provide guidance for procurement through small purchase procedures and state “If small purchase procedures are used, price or rate quotations must be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources…” Condition: A sample of 35 procurement transactions was randomly selected for testing using a non-statistical sampling approach. These transactions were reviewed to determine if appropriate internal controls were implemented and applicable compliance requirements were met. Though no problems were noted with the micro-purchase transactions tested, auditors encountered significant issues in testing small purchase transactions; therefore, the entire population of small purchase transactions was ultimately tested. Upon review of these transactions, it was noted that the School District could not provide evidence that an adequate number of rate or price quotations was obtained from qualified sources for eight vendors associated with small purchase expenditures. Questioned Costs: Questioned costs of $88,074 were identified for all small purchase expenditures that did not follow the School District’s procurement procedures. These known questioned costs related to expenditures that were not tested as part of a sample, and therefore, should not be projected to a population to determine likely questioned costs. Cause: In discussing the deficiencies with management, they stated that internal control procedures related to procurement were not being followed appropriately. In addition, management did not adequately monitor the procurement internal control procedures. Effect: The School District is not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance and GaDOE guidance. Failure to appropriately implement procedures to address procurement compliance requirements exposes the School District to unnecessary risk of error and misuse of Federal funds. In addition, this deficiency could lead to the return of grant funds associated with unallowable expenditures. Recommendation: The School District should evaluate and improve internal control procedures to ensure that required procurement procedures are followed, and appropriate documentation is obtained and retained on-file. In addition, management should develop a monitoring process to ensure that these procedures are operating effectively and as designed. Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with this finding.
FA 2023-002 Improve Controls over Procurement Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Internal Control Impact: Material Weakness Compliance Impact: Material Noncompliance Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity: Georgia Department of Education AL Numbers and Titles: 84.027 – Special Education Grants to States COVID-19 – 84.027 – Special Education Grants to States 84.173 – Special Education Preschool Grants COVID-19 – 84.173 – Special Education Preschool Grants Federal Award Numbers: H027A210073 (Year: 2022), H027A220073 (Year: 2023), H027X220073 (Year: 2023), H173A210081 (Year: 2022), H173A220081 (Year: 2023), H173X220081 (Year: 2023) Questioned Costs: $88,074 Repeat of Prior Year Finding: FA 2022-001 Description: A review of expenditures charged to the Special Education Cluster (Assistance Listing Numbers 84.027 and 84.173) revealed that the School District’s internal control procedures were not operating appropriately to ensure that the School District’s procurement procedures were followed. Background: The Special Education Cluster, which is comprised of the Special Education Grants to States (IDEA, Part B) and Special Education Preschool Grants (IDEA Preschool) programs, was created by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Special Education Cluster funding is available to ensure that all children with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepares them for further education, employment, and independent living; ensure that the rights of children with disabilities and their parents are protected; assist states, localities, educational service agencies, and federal agencies to provide for the education of all children with disabilities; and assess and ensure the effectiveness of efforts to educate children with disabilities. Special Education Cluster funding was granted to the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) by the U.S. Department of Education (ED). GaDOE is responsible for distributing funds to LEAs and overseeing the expenditure of funds by LEAs. Special Education Cluster funds totaling $1,378,390 were expended and reported on the Madison County Board of Education’s Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for fiscal year 2023. Criteria: As a recipient of federal awards, the School District is required to establish and maintain effective internal control over federal awards that provides reasonable assurance of managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal awards pursuant to Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), Section 200.303 – Internal Controls. In addition, provisions included in the Uniform Guidance, Section 200.318 – General Procurement Standards state in part that “(a) the non-Federal entity must use its own documented procurement procedures, consistent with State, local, and tribal laws and regulations and… (b) non-Federal entities must maintain oversight to ensure that contractors perform in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of their contracts or purchase orders.” Furthermore, provisions included in the Uniform Guidance, Section 200.320 – Methods of Procurement to Be Followed provide guidance for procurement through small purchase procedures and state “If small purchase procedures are used, price or rate quotations must be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources…” Condition: A sample of 35 procurement transactions was randomly selected for testing using a non-statistical sampling approach. These transactions were reviewed to determine if appropriate internal controls were implemented and applicable compliance requirements were met. Though no problems were noted with the micro-purchase transactions tested, auditors encountered significant issues in testing small purchase transactions; therefore, the entire population of small purchase transactions was ultimately tested. Upon review of these transactions, it was noted that the School District could not provide evidence that an adequate number of rate or price quotations was obtained from qualified sources for eight vendors associated with small purchase expenditures. Questioned Costs: Questioned costs of $88,074 were identified for all small purchase expenditures that did not follow the School District’s procurement procedures. These known questioned costs related to expenditures that were not tested as part of a sample, and therefore, should not be projected to a population to determine likely questioned costs. Cause: In discussing the deficiencies with management, they stated that internal control procedures related to procurement were not being followed appropriately. In addition, management did not adequately monitor the procurement internal control procedures. Effect: The School District is not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance and GaDOE guidance. Failure to appropriately implement procedures to address procurement compliance requirements exposes the School District to unnecessary risk of error and misuse of Federal funds. In addition, this deficiency could lead to the return of grant funds associated with unallowable expenditures. Recommendation: The School District should evaluate and improve internal control procedures to ensure that required procurement procedures are followed, and appropriate documentation is obtained and retained on-file. In addition, management should develop a monitoring process to ensure that these procedures are operating effectively and as designed. Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with this finding.
FA 2023-002 Improve Controls over Procurement Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Internal Control Impact: Material Weakness Compliance Impact: Material Noncompliance Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity: Georgia Department of Education AL Numbers and Titles: 84.027 – Special Education Grants to States COVID-19 – 84.027 – Special Education Grants to States 84.173 – Special Education Preschool Grants COVID-19 – 84.173 – Special Education Preschool Grants Federal Award Numbers: H027A210073 (Year: 2022), H027A220073 (Year: 2023), H027X220073 (Year: 2023), H173A210081 (Year: 2022), H173A220081 (Year: 2023), H173X220081 (Year: 2023) Questioned Costs: $88,074 Repeat of Prior Year Finding: FA 2022-001 Description: A review of expenditures charged to the Special Education Cluster (Assistance Listing Numbers 84.027 and 84.173) revealed that the School District’s internal control procedures were not operating appropriately to ensure that the School District’s procurement procedures were followed. Background: The Special Education Cluster, which is comprised of the Special Education Grants to States (IDEA, Part B) and Special Education Preschool Grants (IDEA Preschool) programs, was created by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Special Education Cluster funding is available to ensure that all children with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepares them for further education, employment, and independent living; ensure that the rights of children with disabilities and their parents are protected; assist states, localities, educational service agencies, and federal agencies to provide for the education of all children with disabilities; and assess and ensure the effectiveness of efforts to educate children with disabilities. Special Education Cluster funding was granted to the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) by the U.S. Department of Education (ED). GaDOE is responsible for distributing funds to LEAs and overseeing the expenditure of funds by LEAs. Special Education Cluster funds totaling $1,378,390 were expended and reported on the Madison County Board of Education’s Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for fiscal year 2023. Criteria: As a recipient of federal awards, the School District is required to establish and maintain effective internal control over federal awards that provides reasonable assurance of managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal awards pursuant to Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), Section 200.303 – Internal Controls. In addition, provisions included in the Uniform Guidance, Section 200.318 – General Procurement Standards state in part that “(a) the non-Federal entity must use its own documented procurement procedures, consistent with State, local, and tribal laws and regulations and… (b) non-Federal entities must maintain oversight to ensure that contractors perform in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of their contracts or purchase orders.” Furthermore, provisions included in the Uniform Guidance, Section 200.320 – Methods of Procurement to Be Followed provide guidance for procurement through small purchase procedures and state “If small purchase procedures are used, price or rate quotations must be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources…” Condition: A sample of 35 procurement transactions was randomly selected for testing using a non-statistical sampling approach. These transactions were reviewed to determine if appropriate internal controls were implemented and applicable compliance requirements were met. Though no problems were noted with the micro-purchase transactions tested, auditors encountered significant issues in testing small purchase transactions; therefore, the entire population of small purchase transactions was ultimately tested. Upon review of these transactions, it was noted that the School District could not provide evidence that an adequate number of rate or price quotations was obtained from qualified sources for eight vendors associated with small purchase expenditures. Questioned Costs: Questioned costs of $88,074 were identified for all small purchase expenditures that did not follow the School District’s procurement procedures. These known questioned costs related to expenditures that were not tested as part of a sample, and therefore, should not be projected to a population to determine likely questioned costs. Cause: In discussing the deficiencies with management, they stated that internal control procedures related to procurement were not being followed appropriately. In addition, management did not adequately monitor the procurement internal control procedures. Effect: The School District is not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance and GaDOE guidance. Failure to appropriately implement procedures to address procurement compliance requirements exposes the School District to unnecessary risk of error and misuse of Federal funds. In addition, this deficiency could lead to the return of grant funds associated with unallowable expenditures. Recommendation: The School District should evaluate and improve internal control procedures to ensure that required procurement procedures are followed, and appropriate documentation is obtained and retained on-file. In addition, management should develop a monitoring process to ensure that these procedures are operating effectively and as designed. Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with this finding.
FA 2023-002 Improve Controls over Procurement Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Internal Control Impact: Material Weakness Compliance Impact: Material Noncompliance Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity: Georgia Department of Education AL Numbers and Titles: 84.027 – Special Education Grants to States COVID-19 – 84.027 – Special Education Grants to States 84.173 – Special Education Preschool Grants COVID-19 – 84.173 – Special Education Preschool Grants Federal Award Numbers: H027A210073 (Year: 2022), H027A220073 (Year: 2023), H027X220073 (Year: 2023), H173A210081 (Year: 2022), H173A220081 (Year: 2023), H173X220081 (Year: 2023) Questioned Costs: $88,074 Repeat of Prior Year Finding: FA 2022-001 Description: A review of expenditures charged to the Special Education Cluster (Assistance Listing Numbers 84.027 and 84.173) revealed that the School District’s internal control procedures were not operating appropriately to ensure that the School District’s procurement procedures were followed. Background: The Special Education Cluster, which is comprised of the Special Education Grants to States (IDEA, Part B) and Special Education Preschool Grants (IDEA Preschool) programs, was created by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Special Education Cluster funding is available to ensure that all children with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepares them for further education, employment, and independent living; ensure that the rights of children with disabilities and their parents are protected; assist states, localities, educational service agencies, and federal agencies to provide for the education of all children with disabilities; and assess and ensure the effectiveness of efforts to educate children with disabilities. Special Education Cluster funding was granted to the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) by the U.S. Department of Education (ED). GaDOE is responsible for distributing funds to LEAs and overseeing the expenditure of funds by LEAs. Special Education Cluster funds totaling $1,378,390 were expended and reported on the Madison County Board of Education’s Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for fiscal year 2023. Criteria: As a recipient of federal awards, the School District is required to establish and maintain effective internal control over federal awards that provides reasonable assurance of managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal awards pursuant to Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), Section 200.303 – Internal Controls. In addition, provisions included in the Uniform Guidance, Section 200.318 – General Procurement Standards state in part that “(a) the non-Federal entity must use its own documented procurement procedures, consistent with State, local, and tribal laws and regulations and… (b) non-Federal entities must maintain oversight to ensure that contractors perform in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of their contracts or purchase orders.” Furthermore, provisions included in the Uniform Guidance, Section 200.320 – Methods of Procurement to Be Followed provide guidance for procurement through small purchase procedures and state “If small purchase procedures are used, price or rate quotations must be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources…” Condition: A sample of 35 procurement transactions was randomly selected for testing using a non-statistical sampling approach. These transactions were reviewed to determine if appropriate internal controls were implemented and applicable compliance requirements were met. Though no problems were noted with the micro-purchase transactions tested, auditors encountered significant issues in testing small purchase transactions; therefore, the entire population of small purchase transactions was ultimately tested. Upon review of these transactions, it was noted that the School District could not provide evidence that an adequate number of rate or price quotations was obtained from qualified sources for eight vendors associated with small purchase expenditures. Questioned Costs: Questioned costs of $88,074 were identified for all small purchase expenditures that did not follow the School District’s procurement procedures. These known questioned costs related to expenditures that were not tested as part of a sample, and therefore, should not be projected to a population to determine likely questioned costs. Cause: In discussing the deficiencies with management, they stated that internal control procedures related to procurement were not being followed appropriately. In addition, management did not adequately monitor the procurement internal control procedures. Effect: The School District is not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance and GaDOE guidance. Failure to appropriately implement procedures to address procurement compliance requirements exposes the School District to unnecessary risk of error and misuse of Federal funds. In addition, this deficiency could lead to the return of grant funds associated with unallowable expenditures. Recommendation: The School District should evaluate and improve internal control procedures to ensure that required procurement procedures are followed, and appropriate documentation is obtained and retained on-file. In addition, management should develop a monitoring process to ensure that these procedures are operating effectively and as designed. Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with this finding.
FA 2023-002 Improve Controls over Procurement Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Internal Control Impact: Material Weakness Compliance Impact: Material Noncompliance Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity: Georgia Department of Education AL Numbers and Titles: 84.027 – Special Education Grants to States COVID-19 – 84.027 – Special Education Grants to States 84.173 – Special Education Preschool Grants COVID-19 – 84.173 – Special Education Preschool Grants Federal Award Numbers: H027A210073 (Year: 2022), H027A220073 (Year: 2023), H027X220073 (Year: 2023), H173A210081 (Year: 2022), H173A220081 (Year: 2023), H173X220081 (Year: 2023) Questioned Costs: $88,074 Repeat of Prior Year Finding: FA 2022-001 Description: A review of expenditures charged to the Special Education Cluster (Assistance Listing Numbers 84.027 and 84.173) revealed that the School District’s internal control procedures were not operating appropriately to ensure that the School District’s procurement procedures were followed. Background: The Special Education Cluster, which is comprised of the Special Education Grants to States (IDEA, Part B) and Special Education Preschool Grants (IDEA Preschool) programs, was created by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Special Education Cluster funding is available to ensure that all children with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepares them for further education, employment, and independent living; ensure that the rights of children with disabilities and their parents are protected; assist states, localities, educational service agencies, and federal agencies to provide for the education of all children with disabilities; and assess and ensure the effectiveness of efforts to educate children with disabilities. Special Education Cluster funding was granted to the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) by the U.S. Department of Education (ED). GaDOE is responsible for distributing funds to LEAs and overseeing the expenditure of funds by LEAs. Special Education Cluster funds totaling $1,378,390 were expended and reported on the Madison County Board of Education’s Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for fiscal year 2023. Criteria: As a recipient of federal awards, the School District is required to establish and maintain effective internal control over federal awards that provides reasonable assurance of managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal awards pursuant to Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), Section 200.303 – Internal Controls. In addition, provisions included in the Uniform Guidance, Section 200.318 – General Procurement Standards state in part that “(a) the non-Federal entity must use its own documented procurement procedures, consistent with State, local, and tribal laws and regulations and… (b) non-Federal entities must maintain oversight to ensure that contractors perform in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of their contracts or purchase orders.” Furthermore, provisions included in the Uniform Guidance, Section 200.320 – Methods of Procurement to Be Followed provide guidance for procurement through small purchase procedures and state “If small purchase procedures are used, price or rate quotations must be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources…” Condition: A sample of 35 procurement transactions was randomly selected for testing using a non-statistical sampling approach. These transactions were reviewed to determine if appropriate internal controls were implemented and applicable compliance requirements were met. Though no problems were noted with the micro-purchase transactions tested, auditors encountered significant issues in testing small purchase transactions; therefore, the entire population of small purchase transactions was ultimately tested. Upon review of these transactions, it was noted that the School District could not provide evidence that an adequate number of rate or price quotations was obtained from qualified sources for eight vendors associated with small purchase expenditures. Questioned Costs: Questioned costs of $88,074 were identified for all small purchase expenditures that did not follow the School District’s procurement procedures. These known questioned costs related to expenditures that were not tested as part of a sample, and therefore, should not be projected to a population to determine likely questioned costs. Cause: In discussing the deficiencies with management, they stated that internal control procedures related to procurement were not being followed appropriately. In addition, management did not adequately monitor the procurement internal control procedures. Effect: The School District is not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance and GaDOE guidance. Failure to appropriately implement procedures to address procurement compliance requirements exposes the School District to unnecessary risk of error and misuse of Federal funds. In addition, this deficiency could lead to the return of grant funds associated with unallowable expenditures. Recommendation: The School District should evaluate and improve internal control procedures to ensure that required procurement procedures are followed, and appropriate documentation is obtained and retained on-file. In addition, management should develop a monitoring process to ensure that these procedures are operating effectively and as designed. Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with this finding.
Finding 2023-007: Procurement Federal Programs: Child Nutrition Cluster awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under assistance listing numbers 10.555 – National School Lunch Program, 10.553 – School Breakfast Program, and 10.559 – Summer Food Service Program under award numbers 22N1099 (Federal Award Year 2022), 22N1199 (Federal Award Year 2022), and 23N1199 (Federal Award Year 2023). Passed through the Illinois State Board of Education under award numbers 31045046022A1, 23-4210-00, 22-4210-00, 22-4210-BT, 23-4210-SC, 23-4220-00, 22-4220-00, 23-4225-00, and 22-4225-00. Special Education Cluster (IDEA) awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under assistance listing numbers 84.173 – Special Education - Preschool Grants (includes COVID-19 funding) and 84.027 – Special Education – Grants to States (includes COVID-19 funding) under award numbers H027A210072 (Federal Award Year 2021), H027X210072 (Federal Award Year 2021), H173X210101 (Federal Award Year 2021), H027A220072 (Federal Award Year 2022), and H173A220101 (Federal Award Year 2022). Passed through the Illinois State Board of Education under award numbers 22-4998-PS, 23-4600-00, 22-4998-ID, 23-4620-00, 23-4620-EI, 23-4625-00, and 22-4625-00. Condition: The District did not maintain adequate records for procurement transactions in the IDEA and Child Nutrition Clusters. Criteria: Uniform Grant Guidance (2 CFR 200.318(i)) states procurement records must be maintained in sufficient detail to document the history of the procurement. The records must include, but are not limited to, the rationale for the method of the procurement, the selection of the vendor, and the basis for the price. Uniform Grant Guidance (2 CFR 200.320) also specifies the methods of procurement that must be used based on the dollar value of the procurement. If small purchase procedures are used, the District must obtain a sufficient number of quotes from qualified vendors. Cause: There was turnover at the department of the District responsible for ensuring procurements are made in accordance with state and federal regulations. Additionally, the District’s electronic system of record for procurement is not used consistently. Supporting documents are sometimes kept at individual departments in paper or e-mail. Questioned Cost: None, the expenditures are allowable uses of grant funds. Context: For eight of the eight vendors selected for procurement testing in the IDEA cluster, the District was unable to provide documentation prepared at the time of the procurement action that supported why the vendor was selected and why no competitive bids or quotations were obtained. Once selected for testing, the District was able to prepare memos for seven of the eight vendors supporting why the vendor was selected and that the procurement was exempt from competitive bidding or obtaining quotations from multiple vendors. For the remaining vendor, which under federal requirements would be considered a small purchase, the District was unable to determine why the vendor was selected for the procurement opportunity. For one of the five vendors selected for procurement testing in the Child Nutrition Cluster, which under federal requirements would be considered a small purchase, the District was unable to determine why the vendor was selected for the procurement opportunity. Recommendation: We recommend the District review its policies and procedures for purchasing goods and services to ensure procurement history is maintained to document compliance with federal regulations and that all support related to why a vendor was selected be maintained centrally. District’s Response: The District will train its employees on the documentation trail needed for procurement actions and review its policies and procedures for any needed updates. Potential Effect: Failure to fully comply with federal regulations could result in amounts being considered unallowable by granting agencies. Prior Finding Number: 2022-001