2022-004 — Procurement – Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: Department of Interior and Department of Education Passed through the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Title: Indian School Equalization Program (ISEP) Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) CFDA number: 15.042 and 84.425 Award number: All major program award numbers Award period: All major program periods Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.318-200.326 require verification of suspension and debarment as part of the procurement process. Condition: The School was unable to provide any evidence of verification of suspension and debarment on one of the vendors. Questioned Costs: N/A Cause: The School did not retain evidence of verification of suspension and debarment. Effect: The School was unable to provide evidence of verification of suspension and debarment. Auditor’s Recommendations: Evidence of verification of suspension and debarment to be kept. Management’s Response: Although the PILC verifies the suspension and debarment status of every vendor for potential purchases above $150,000, we had not been routinely printing documentation verifying this process. In the future, the School will be printing off evidence of a dated keyword search to demonstrate that a vendor is not listed on the www.SAM.gov suspension/debarment list for procurement purposes.
2022-004 — Procurement – Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: Department of Interior and Department of Education Passed through the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Title: Indian School Equalization Program (ISEP) Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) CFDA number: 15.042 and 84.425 Award number: All major program award numbers Award period: All major program periods Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.318-200.326 require verification of suspension and debarment as part of the procurement process. Condition: The School was unable to provide any evidence of verification of suspension and debarment on one of the vendors. Questioned Costs: N/A Cause: The School did not retain evidence of verification of suspension and debarment. Effect: The School was unable to provide evidence of verification of suspension and debarment. Auditor’s Recommendations: Evidence of verification of suspension and debarment to be kept. Management’s Response: Although the PILC verifies the suspension and debarment status of every vendor for potential purchases above $150,000, we had not been routinely printing documentation verifying this process. In the future, the School will be printing off evidence of a dated keyword search to demonstrate that a vendor is not listed on the www.SAM.gov suspension/debarment list for procurement purposes.
2022-004 — Procurement – Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: Department of Interior and Department of Education Passed through the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Title: Indian School Equalization Program (ISEP) Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) CFDA number: 15.042 and 84.425 Award number: All major program award numbers Award period: All major program periods Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.318-200.326 require verification of suspension and debarment as part of the procurement process. Condition: The School was unable to provide any evidence of verification of suspension and debarment on one of the vendors. Questioned Costs: N/A Cause: The School did not retain evidence of verification of suspension and debarment. Effect: The School was unable to provide evidence of verification of suspension and debarment. Auditor’s Recommendations: Evidence of verification of suspension and debarment to be kept. Management’s Response: Although the PILC verifies the suspension and debarment status of every vendor for potential purchases above $150,000, we had not been routinely printing documentation verifying this process. In the future, the School will be printing off evidence of a dated keyword search to demonstrate that a vendor is not listed on the www.SAM.gov suspension/debarment list for procurement purposes.
2022-004 – Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Federal Program Information Funding Agency: US Department of Education Title: Special Education Cluster AL Number: 84.027; 84.173 Criteria Non-federal entities other than states, must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procurement procedures, which reflect applicable state and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurements conform to applicable federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR Part 200. Furthermore, Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. “Covered transactions” include contracts for goods and services awarded under a non-procurement transaction that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000. Condition Upper Valley Special Education District does not have a written procurement policy in place that follows Uniform Guidance. In addition, the District is not reviewing applicable vendors for suspension and debarment. Questioned Costs None. Context During inquiry and testing we noted that UVSE did not have a procurement policy in place that follows Uniform Guidance and that they do not ensure vendors are not suspended or debarred from receiving federal funds. Effect Upper Valley Special Education District is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance procurement, suspension, and procurement requirements. Also, the District has an increased risk of entering into a covered transaction with a vendor who is suspended or debarred from receiving federal funds. Cause Management oversight. Recommendation The District’s should create and implement a procurement policy that follows federal requirements. The District should also create policies and procedures to ensure they do not enter into a covered transaction with a vendor who is suspended or debarred from receiving federal funds. Repeat Finding This is not a repeat finding. Views of Responsible Officials See corrective action plan.
2022-004 – Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Federal Program Information Funding Agency: US Department of Education Title: Special Education Cluster AL Number: 84.027; 84.173 Criteria Non-federal entities other than states, must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. They must use their own documented procurement procedures, which reflect applicable state and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurements conform to applicable federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR Part 200. Furthermore, Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. “Covered transactions” include contracts for goods and services awarded under a non-procurement transaction that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000. Condition Upper Valley Special Education District does not have a written procurement policy in place that follows Uniform Guidance. In addition, the District is not reviewing applicable vendors for suspension and debarment. Questioned Costs None. Context During inquiry and testing we noted that UVSE did not have a procurement policy in place that follows Uniform Guidance and that they do not ensure vendors are not suspended or debarred from receiving federal funds. Effect Upper Valley Special Education District is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance procurement, suspension, and procurement requirements. Also, the District has an increased risk of entering into a covered transaction with a vendor who is suspended or debarred from receiving federal funds. Cause Management oversight. Recommendation The District’s should create and implement a procurement policy that follows federal requirements. The District should also create policies and procedures to ensure they do not enter into a covered transaction with a vendor who is suspended or debarred from receiving federal funds. Repeat Finding This is not a repeat finding. Views of Responsible Officials See corrective action plan.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture; U.S. Department of the Treasury Federal Program Name: Child Nutrition Cluster; Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 10.559; 21.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 214RI306N1099/214RI306N1199 - 2022 Award Period: Fiscal Year 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement The Town and Coventry Public Schools must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.303 and 200.318 through 200.326 within Uniform Guidance. Control: Per 2 CFR section 200.303(a), a non-Federal entity must: Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in "Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government" issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). UG §200.318 General procurement standards. (i) The non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of procurement. These records will include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: Rationale for the method of procurement, selection of contract type, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. §200.320 states that the non-Federal entity must use one of the prescribed methods of procurement. (a) Informal procurement methods. When the value of the procurement for property or services under a Federal award does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), as defined in §200.1, or a lower threshold established by a non-Federal entity, formal procurement methods are not required. The non-Federal entity may use informal procurement methods to expedite the completion of its transactions and minimize the associated administrative burden and cost. The informal methods used for procurement of property or services at or below the SAT include: (1) Micro-purchases. Procurement by micro-purchase is the acquisition of supplies or services, the aggregate dollar amount of which does not exceed the micro-purchase threshold (See the definition of micro-purchase in §200.1). To the maximum extent practicable, the non-Federal entity should distribute micro-purchases equitably among qualified suppliers. Micro-purchases may be awarded without soliciting competitive price or rate quotations if the non-Federal entity considers the price to be reasonable based on research, experience, purchase history or other information and documents it files accordingly. Purchase cards can be used for micro-purchases if procedures are documented and approved by the non-Federal entity. (2) Small purchase. Procurement by small purchase is the acquisition of property or services, the aggregate dollar amount of which is higher than the micro-purchase threshold but does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. If small purchase procedures are used, price or rate quotations must be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources as determined appropriate by the non-Federal entity. (b) Formal procurement methods. When the value of the procurement for property or services under a Federal financial assistance award exceeds the SAT, or a lower threshold established by a non-Federal entity, formal procurement methods are required. Formal procurement methods require following documented procedures. Formal procurement methods also require public advertising unless a noncompetitive procurement can be used in accordance with §200.319 or paragraph (c) of this section. The following formal methods of procurement are used for procurement of property or services above the simplified acquisition threshold or a value below the simplified acquisition threshold the non-Federal entity determines to be appropriate: (1) Sealed bids. Bids are publicly solicited, and a firm fixed-price contract (lump sum or unit price) is awarded to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming with all the material terms and conditions of the invitation for bids, is the lowest in price. (2) Proposals. Either a fixed price or cost-reimbursement type contract is awarded. Proposals are generally used when conditions are not appropriate for the use of sealed bids. (c) Noncompetitive procurement. There are specific circumstances in which noncompetitive procurement can be used. Noncompetitive procurement can only be awarded if one or more of the allowed circumstances apply. Condition The Towns purchasing policies within Coventry Public Schools do not include all elements as outlined in 2 CRF sections 200.303 and 200.318 through 200.326 noted above. Questioned Costs None Context Although the Towns purchasing policies within Coventry Public Schools do not include all elements as outlined in 2 CRF sections 200.303 and 200.318 through 200.326, we did not identify transactions where contracts were awarded without proper justification in 4 of 4 procurement transactions tested. Cause Management was not aware of the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.303 and 200.318 through 200.326 within Uniform Guidance. Effect The Town and Coventry Public Schools are at risk for noncompliance with Federal grants as it relates to procurement. Repeat Finding Yes Recommendation We recommend that the Town and Coventry Public Schools updates its procurement policy to include all elements identified in 2 CRF sections 200.303 and 200.318 through 200.326. Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with this finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture; U.S. Department of the Treasury Federal Program Name: Child Nutrition Cluster; Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 10.559; 21.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 214RI306N1099/214RI306N1199 - 2022 Award Period: Fiscal Year 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement The Town and Coventry Public Schools must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.303 and 200.318 through 200.326 within Uniform Guidance. Control: Per 2 CFR section 200.303(a), a non-Federal entity must: Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in "Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government" issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). UG §200.318 General procurement standards. (i) The non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of procurement. These records will include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: Rationale for the method of procurement, selection of contract type, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. §200.320 states that the non-Federal entity must use one of the prescribed methods of procurement. (a) Informal procurement methods. When the value of the procurement for property or services under a Federal award does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), as defined in §200.1, or a lower threshold established by a non-Federal entity, formal procurement methods are not required. The non-Federal entity may use informal procurement methods to expedite the completion of its transactions and minimize the associated administrative burden and cost. The informal methods used for procurement of property or services at or below the SAT include: (1) Micro-purchases. Procurement by micro-purchase is the acquisition of supplies or services, the aggregate dollar amount of which does not exceed the micro-purchase threshold (See the definition of micro-purchase in §200.1). To the maximum extent practicable, the non-Federal entity should distribute micro-purchases equitably among qualified suppliers. Micro-purchases may be awarded without soliciting competitive price or rate quotations if the non-Federal entity considers the price to be reasonable based on research, experience, purchase history or other information and documents it files accordingly. Purchase cards can be used for micro-purchases if procedures are documented and approved by the non-Federal entity. (2) Small purchase. Procurement by small purchase is the acquisition of property or services, the aggregate dollar amount of which is higher than the micro-purchase threshold but does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. If small purchase procedures are used, price or rate quotations must be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources as determined appropriate by the non-Federal entity. (b) Formal procurement methods. When the value of the procurement for property or services under a Federal financial assistance award exceeds the SAT, or a lower threshold established by a non-Federal entity, formal procurement methods are required. Formal procurement methods require following documented procedures. Formal procurement methods also require public advertising unless a noncompetitive procurement can be used in accordance with §200.319 or paragraph (c) of this section. The following formal methods of procurement are used for procurement of property or services above the simplified acquisition threshold or a value below the simplified acquisition threshold the non-Federal entity determines to be appropriate: (1) Sealed bids. Bids are publicly solicited, and a firm fixed-price contract (lump sum or unit price) is awarded to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming with all the material terms and conditions of the invitation for bids, is the lowest in price. (2) Proposals. Either a fixed price or cost-reimbursement type contract is awarded. Proposals are generally used when conditions are not appropriate for the use of sealed bids. (c) Noncompetitive procurement. There are specific circumstances in which noncompetitive procurement can be used. Noncompetitive procurement can only be awarded if one or more of the allowed circumstances apply. Condition The Towns purchasing policies within Coventry Public Schools do not include all elements as outlined in 2 CRF sections 200.303 and 200.318 through 200.326 noted above. Questioned Costs None Context Although the Towns purchasing policies within Coventry Public Schools do not include all elements as outlined in 2 CRF sections 200.303 and 200.318 through 200.326, we did not identify transactions where contracts were awarded without proper justification in 4 of 4 procurement transactions tested. Cause Management was not aware of the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.303 and 200.318 through 200.326 within Uniform Guidance. Effect The Town and Coventry Public Schools are at risk for noncompliance with Federal grants as it relates to procurement. Repeat Finding Yes Recommendation We recommend that the Town and Coventry Public Schools updates its procurement policy to include all elements identified in 2 CRF sections 200.303 and 200.318 through 200.326. Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with this finding.
Program All Federal Programs Criteria The City must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Department of Labor, YouthBuild Federal Financial Assistance Listing Number # 17.274, 2020-2023 Department of Treasury, Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Relief Recover Funds Federal Financial Assistance Listing # 21.027, Awards passed through the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the City of Minneapolis Compliance Requirement: Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 set forth the procurement standards non‐federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the procurement procedures required depending on the amount of the transaction. Condition: In our testing of procurement, suspension, and debarment, it was identified that there was no observable control documentation to directly indicate that a search for price comparisons or suspension and debarment was performed on vendors. Cause: Lack of oversight, awareness, or understanding of all of the specific requirements under the Uniform Guidance and applicable CFR sections and controls were not adequately designed to ensure compliance with all of these requirements. Effect: A lack of established controls increases the overall risk that Organization is contracting and awarding contracts to suspended or debarred vendors or is not obtaining the best possible prices for goods or services. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context/Sampling: For Federal Financial Assistance Listing # 17.274, a nonstatistical sample of 44 transactions out of 220 total transactions were selected for testing. Required documentation related to the price comparison search was not maintained for 14 of the items selected. Required documentation related to the search for suspension and debarment was not maintained for any of the items selected. For Federal Financial Assistance Listing # 21.027 a nonstatistical sample of seven transactions out of 21 total transactions were selected for testing. Required documentation related to the search for suspension and debarment was not maintained for two of the items selected. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: Yes Recommendation: We recommend that management maintain adequate supporting documentation and records to document history and methods of procurement, suspension, and debarment and the procedures performed to comply with these CFR sections. Views of Responsible Officials: Management is in agreement with this finding.
Department of Labor, YouthBuild Federal Financial Assistance Listing Number # 17.274, 2020-2023 Department of Treasury, Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Relief Recover Funds Federal Financial Assistance Listing # 21.027, Awards passed through the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the City of Minneapolis Compliance Requirement: Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 set forth the procurement standards non‐federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the procurement procedures required depending on the amount of the transaction. Condition: In our testing of procurement, suspension, and debarment, it was identified that there was no observable control documentation to directly indicate that a search for price comparisons or suspension and debarment was performed on vendors. Cause: Lack of oversight, awareness, or understanding of all of the specific requirements under the Uniform Guidance and applicable CFR sections and controls were not adequately designed to ensure compliance with all of these requirements. Effect: A lack of established controls increases the overall risk that Organization is contracting and awarding contracts to suspended or debarred vendors or is not obtaining the best possible prices for goods or services. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context/Sampling: For Federal Financial Assistance Listing # 17.274, a nonstatistical sample of 44 transactions out of 220 total transactions were selected for testing. Required documentation related to the price comparison search was not maintained for 14 of the items selected. Required documentation related to the search for suspension and debarment was not maintained for any of the items selected. For Federal Financial Assistance Listing # 21.027 a nonstatistical sample of seven transactions out of 21 total transactions were selected for testing. Required documentation related to the search for suspension and debarment was not maintained for two of the items selected. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: Yes Recommendation: We recommend that management maintain adequate supporting documentation and records to document history and methods of procurement, suspension, and debarment and the procedures performed to comply with these CFR sections. Views of Responsible Officials: Management is in agreement with this finding.
Department of Labor, YouthBuild Federal Financial Assistance Listing Number # 17.274, 2020-2023 Department of Treasury, Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Relief Recover Funds Federal Financial Assistance Listing # 21.027, Awards passed through the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the City of Minneapolis Compliance Requirement: Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 set forth the procurement standards non‐federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the procurement procedures required depending on the amount of the transaction. Condition: In our testing of procurement, suspension, and debarment, it was identified that there was no observable control documentation to directly indicate that a search for price comparisons or suspension and debarment was performed on vendors. Cause: Lack of oversight, awareness, or understanding of all of the specific requirements under the Uniform Guidance and applicable CFR sections and controls were not adequately designed to ensure compliance with all of these requirements. Effect: A lack of established controls increases the overall risk that Organization is contracting and awarding contracts to suspended or debarred vendors or is not obtaining the best possible prices for goods or services. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context/Sampling: For Federal Financial Assistance Listing # 17.274, a nonstatistical sample of 44 transactions out of 220 total transactions were selected for testing. Required documentation related to the price comparison search was not maintained for 14 of the items selected. Required documentation related to the search for suspension and debarment was not maintained for any of the items selected. For Federal Financial Assistance Listing # 21.027 a nonstatistical sample of seven transactions out of 21 total transactions were selected for testing. Required documentation related to the search for suspension and debarment was not maintained for two of the items selected. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: Yes Recommendation: We recommend that management maintain adequate supporting documentation and records to document history and methods of procurement, suspension, and debarment and the procedures performed to comply with these CFR sections. Views of Responsible Officials: Management is in agreement with this finding.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Passed through Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET), Federal Financial Assistance Listing #93.318, 87728, Protecting and Improving Health Globally: Building and Strengthening Public Health Impact, Systems, Capacity and Security Procurement Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Criteria: Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) and 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 set forth the procurement standards non‐federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the procurement procedures required depending on the amount of the transaction. The Organization is required to create a written procurement, suspension, and debarment policy that complies with applicable federal requirements and to follow this policy when procuring goods and services. The Organization is also required to retain documentation supporting performance of a price analysis and open competition. Condition: The Organization’s procurement policy does not contain all provisions required by Appendix II to 2 CFR Part 200. Additionally, there was no documentation retained supporting a price analysis over the transactions tested. Cause: The Organization has limited staffing and did not have proper controls in place relating to review of the procurement policy. Effect: The Organization did not ensure that the procurement policy was complete and accurate. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: A nonstatistical sample of 4 out of 9 procurement transactions were selected for testing, which accounted for $175,792 of $370,234 qualified expenditures.Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No Recommendation: We recommend the Organization follow control processes implemented which includes updating the procurement policy and documenting the performance of required procurement procedures. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.
Federal Program Information: Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Title: USDA School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program FAL Number: 10.553 and 10.555 Passthrough: New Mexico Public Education Department Award Year: 2022 Criteria: §200.213 Suspension and debarment. Non-federal entities are subject to the non-procurement debarment and suspension regulations implementing Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, 2 CFR part 180. These regulations restrict awards, sub awards, and contracts with certain parties that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal assistance programs or activities. §200.317 Procurements by states. When procuring property and services under a Federal award, a state must follow the same policies and procedures it uses for procurements from its non-Federal funds. The state will comply with §200.322 Procurement of recovered materials and ensure that every purchase order or other contract includes any clauses required by section §200.326 Contract provisions. All other non-Federal entities, including sub recipients of a state, will follow §200.318 General procurement standards through 200.326 Contract provisions. §200.318 General procurement standards. (a) The non-Federal entity must use its own documented procurement procedures which reflect applicable State, local, and tribal laws and regulations, provided that the procurements conform to applicable Federal law and the standards identified in this part. (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. APPENDIX II TO PART 200—CONTRACT PROVISIONS FOR NON-FEDERAL ENTITY CONTRACTS UNDER FEDERAL AWARDS In addition to other provisions required by the Federal agency or non-Federal entity, all contracts made by the non-Federal entity under the Federal award must contain provisions covering the following, as applicable. (H) Debarment and Suspension (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689)—A contract award (see 2 CFR 180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the government-wide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR part 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR part 1989 Comp., p. 235), “Debarment and Suspension.” https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ SAM Exclusions contains the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549. Condition: During our testing of single audit disbursements, we identified five vendors which would meet the requirement of verifying that the vendor was not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from receiving the contract which was funded through Federal dollars. The vendor received single payments in excess of $25,000 from the District from Federal grant sources. The vendors are not currently suspended or debarred from receiving Federal contracts; however, the District did not have proper internal controls in place to verify this prior to the purchase. Questioned Costs: None Cause: District personnel did not verify that vendors which meet the $25,000 thresholds are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from participating in contracts funded through Federal awards due to a misunderstanding of staff personnel regarding this requirement. Effect: The District is not in compliance with Federal regulations related to the grant and could put funding in jeopardy or require the District to reimburse the program for improper grant distributions.Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the District establish a policy and implement procedures regarding large purchases related to Federal grants to insure that no vendors who are suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from participating in transactions funded through Federal grants are used. As identified above, there are several methods in which the District can verify vendors are not suspended or debarred. The District may have the vendor provide an annual certification that it is not currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise prevented from receiving Federal dollars. In other occasions in which a single purchase is going to be made, the purchasing procedures should include looking up the vendor on the GSA website, printing a copy of the verification, and placing it in the file with the purchase order. The District has options, and it should establish what method is the least intrusive but also effective in complying with the requirements of the Uniform Grant Guidance. Responsible Official’s Plan: • Specific corrective action plan for finding: The Grants Finance Department, Purchasing Department along with the Federal Grants Department will review vendors that are issued requisitions at each approval level to assist in catching $25K or more for Suspension and Debarment. A printed document from SAM.GOV verifying eligibility to Requisitions over $25K should be attached. At initial setup of new vendors, the Purchasing Department will review vendors in SAM.GOV. A printed document from SAM.GOV verifying eligibility of vendor will be attached to the vendor file. • Timeline for completion of corrective action plan: July 1, 2023 • Employee position(s) responsible for meeting the timeline: Grants Specialists, CPO, Finance Specialist, Purchasing Specialist, Federal Grants Coordinator, Federal Grants Specialist