Procurement Federal Agency: All Federal Agencies Federal Program Name: All Federal Programs Assistance Listing Number: All Assistance Listing Numbers Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A – applies to all Federal Programs Pass-Through Agency: N/A Pass-Through Number(s): N/A Award Period: N/A Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (UG) requires compliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment. 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: Management has implemented a revised procurement policy which complies with Uniform Guidance. However, it was not in place for the entire fiscal year. Cause: The City did not have the resources necessary to implement a conforming policy until the last month of the fiscal year under audit. Effect: With the absence of a compliant policy, the City is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to federal procurement. Repeat Finding: Yes, repeat of finding 2023-001. Recommendation: We recommend that the City monitors the applicable federal guidance and standards for any future changes to be incorporated into the City’s procurement standards. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Procurement Federal Agency: All Federal Agencies Federal Program Name: All Federal Programs Assistance Listing Number: All Assistance Listing Numbers Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A – applies to all Federal Programs Pass-Through Agency: N/A Pass-Through Number(s): N/A Award Period: N/A Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (UG) requires compliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment. 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: Management has implemented a revised procurement policy which complies with Uniform Guidance. However, it was not in place for the entire fiscal year. Cause: The City did not have the resources necessary to implement a conforming policy until the last month of the fiscal year under audit. Effect: With the absence of a compliant policy, the City is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to federal procurement. Repeat Finding: Yes, repeat of finding 2023-001. Recommendation: We recommend that the City monitors the applicable federal guidance and standards for any future changes to be incorporated into the City’s procurement standards. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Procurement Federal Agency: All Federal Agencies Federal Program Name: All Federal Programs Assistance Listing Number: All Assistance Listing Numbers Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A – applies to all Federal Programs Pass-Through Agency: N/A Pass-Through Number(s): N/A Award Period: N/A Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (UG) requires compliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment. 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: Management has implemented a revised procurement policy which complies with Uniform Guidance. However, it was not in place for the entire fiscal year. Cause: The City did not have the resources necessary to implement a conforming policy until the last month of the fiscal year under audit. Effect: With the absence of a compliant policy, the City is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to federal procurement. Repeat Finding: Yes, repeat of finding 2023-001. Recommendation: We recommend that the City monitors the applicable federal guidance and standards for any future changes to be incorporated into the City’s procurement standards. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Procurement Federal Agency: All Federal Agencies Federal Program Name: All Federal Programs Assistance Listing Number: All Assistance Listing Numbers Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A – applies to all Federal Programs Pass-Through Agency: N/A Pass-Through Number(s): N/A Award Period: N/A Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (UG) requires compliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment. 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: Management has implemented a revised procurement policy which complies with Uniform Guidance. However, it was not in place for the entire fiscal year. Cause: The City did not have the resources necessary to implement a conforming policy until the last month of the fiscal year under audit. Effect: With the absence of a compliant policy, the City is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to federal procurement. Repeat Finding: Yes, repeat of finding 2023-001. Recommendation: We recommend that the City monitors the applicable federal guidance and standards for any future changes to be incorporated into the City’s procurement standards. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Procurement Federal Agency: All Federal Agencies Federal Program Name: All Federal Programs Assistance Listing Number: All Assistance Listing Numbers Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A – applies to all Federal Programs Pass-Through Agency: N/A Pass-Through Number(s): N/A Award Period: N/A Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (UG) requires compliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment. 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: Management has implemented a revised procurement policy which complies with Uniform Guidance. However, it was not in place for the entire fiscal year. Cause: The City did not have the resources necessary to implement a conforming policy until the last month of the fiscal year under audit. Effect: With the absence of a compliant policy, the City is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to federal procurement. Repeat Finding: Yes, repeat of finding 2023-001. Recommendation: We recommend that the City monitors the applicable federal guidance and standards for any future changes to be incorporated into the City’s procurement standards. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Findings and Questioned Costs Related to Federal Awards Finding Number: 2024‐001 Repeat Finding: No Program Name/Assistance Listing Title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Federal Award Number: ERMT‐21‐2016 Pass‐Through Agency: Arizona Governor’s Office Questioned Costs: N/A Type of Finding: Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Criteria Non‐federal entities other than states, including those operating federal programs as subrecipients of states, must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR §§200.318 through 200.326. Subrecipients 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. Condition The District did not follow Federal, State, and Board policies and regulations governing procurement. Cause The District’s review procedures over each transaction did not operate as designed. Effect The District was not in compliance with Federal, State, and Board policies and regulations governing procurement. Context The District procured a multi‐year professional development support services contract in the amount of $111,200 using quotations rather than issuing a formal procurement. The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation Approvers of requisitions should ensure multi‐year purchases exceeding the formal procurement threshold are appropriately procured in accordance with Federal, State and Board policies and regulations. Views of Responsible Officials See Corrective Action Plan.
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Procurement Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 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 one (1) of six (2) 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 procurement policy retained by the Organization has not been updated to conform with the Organization’s current operations. Effect or potential effect: The Organization could become noncompliant with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance, resulting in future 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 updated its procurement policy to reflect current operations, but did not go back and document procurement compliance against existing vendors. 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: 2023-005
Finding 2024-001 – AL 21.027 – Significant Deficiency/Non-compliance – Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Criteria: The City should have in place written procurement standards found in 2 CFR 200.317 through 200.326 of the Uniform Guidance. Condition: The City does not have written procurement standards that are in accordance with the standards found in 2 CFR 200.317 through 200.326 of the Uniform Guidance. Cause: The City’s purchasing policy has not been updated to incorporate the standards found in 2 CFR 200.317 through 200.326 of the Uniform Guidance. Effect: The City is not in compliance with the procurement standards found in 2 CFR 200.317 through 200.326 of the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: We recommend the City adopt a written purchasing policy to ensure the procurement standards found in 2 CFR 200.317 through 200.326 of the Uniform Guidance are incorporated. Management’s Response: The City of Bardstown places a high priority on fair and equitable purchasing practices. The General Bidding Statute (KRS 424.260) governs purchases made during the normal course of business.The City acknowledges the need to adopt a written purchasing policy to set qualifications and procedures when federal funds are being utilized. A purchasing policy is currently being drafted to adopt procurement standards found in 2 CFR 200.317 through 200.326. This policy will be presented to council and adopted prior to February 28, 2025.
Criteria: Nonfederal entities other than States, including those operating Federal programs as subrecipients of 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. Nonfederal entities other than States, including those operating Federal programs as subrecipients of States, must follow the suspension and debarment standards set out at 2 CFR Part 180, which implements Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, “Debarment and Suspension,” federal awarding agency regulations in Title 2 of the CFR adopting/implementing the OMB guidance in 2 CFR Part 180; program legislation; and the terms and conditions of the award. Condition: During transactional testing, the following was noted: • 93.441 – 4 out of 6 vendors reviewed did not have evidence of multiple competitive bids being obtained. Additionally, there are no consistent processes in place to check to ensure vendors are not suspended or debarred prior to conducting business. • 93.441 – 4 out of 6 vendors reviewed did not have evidence or processes in place to check to ensure vendors were not suspended or debarred prior to conducting business. None of the 6 vendors were suspended of debarred. Context: The audit findings represent a systematic problem, see condition above. Cause: There were ineffective controls in place during the period over procurement, along with lack of management oversight. Effect: The Clinic is not enacting fair competition in the procurement process nor are they following their policies by making sure bidding support is provided before the appropriate officials sign the Purchase Order. Additionally, the Clinic may be paying vendors that are suspended and debarred which would be an unallowable cost. Questioned Costs: AL#: 93.441 Known: Procurement- $71,963. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2022-007 and 2023-004. Recommendation: We recommend the Clinic conduct training for staff and program managers to review the Clinic’s procurement and suspension and debarment policies and procedures along with federal regulations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Clinic will review the procurement standards set forth at 2 CFR part 200 and will update the procurement and purchasing policies to comply with all required purchasing standards. All vendors will be required to submit and certify a statement regarding debarment and suspension prior to contract award.
Criteria: Nonfederal entities other than States, including those operating Federal programs as subrecipients of 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. Nonfederal entities other than States, including those operating Federal programs as subrecipients of States, must follow the suspension and debarment standards set out at 2 CFR Part 180, which implements Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, “Debarment and Suspension,” federal awarding agency regulations in Title 2 of the CFR adopting/implementing the OMB guidance in 2 CFR Part 180; program legislation; and the terms and conditions of the award. Condition: During transactional testing, the following was noted: • 93.441 – 4 out of 6 vendors reviewed did not have evidence of multiple competitive bids being obtained. Additionally, there are no consistent processes in place to check to ensure vendors are not suspended or debarred prior to conducting business. • 93.441 – 4 out of 6 vendors reviewed did not have evidence or processes in place to check to ensure vendors were not suspended or debarred prior to conducting business. None of the 6 vendors were suspended of debarred. Context: The audit findings represent a systematic problem, see condition above. Cause: There were ineffective controls in place during the period over procurement, along with lack of management oversight. Effect: The Clinic is not enacting fair competition in the procurement process nor are they following their policies by making sure bidding support is provided before the appropriate officials sign the Purchase Order. Additionally, the Clinic may be paying vendors that are suspended and debarred which would be an unallowable cost. Questioned Costs: AL#: 93.441 Known: Procurement- $71,963. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2022-007 and 2023-004. Recommendation: We recommend the Clinic conduct training for staff and program managers to review the Clinic’s procurement and suspension and debarment policies and procedures along with federal regulations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Clinic will review the procurement standards set forth at 2 CFR part 200 and will update the procurement and purchasing policies to comply with all required purchasing standards. All vendors will be required to submit and certify a statement regarding debarment and suspension prior to contract award.
Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Federal Agencies: United States Department of Treasury, Department of Transportation Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Highway Planning and Construction Assistance Listing Number: 21.027, 20.205 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Not Available Pass-Through Agency: State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, State of Connecticut Department of Education, State of Connecticut Department of Transportation, State of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Pass-Through Number: 12060-OPM20600-29669, 12060-SDE64370-23083, 1206-SDE64370-28095, 12060-DE64370-28105, 12060-SDE64370-29732, 12060-OEC64845-28227, 12062-DOT57151-22108 Award Period: March 3, 2021 through December 31, 2026 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (UG) requires compliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment. Condition: There were no controls in place to review for suspension and debarment on related procurement activities. Questioned Costs: None Context: Although testing did not reveal vendors providing services that were suspended and debarred, no documentation requirement exists for the Town to verify compliance with this requirement. Cause: The Town did not properly implement a conforming policy during the fiscal year. Effect: With the absence of a compliant documentation policy, the Town is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to all federal procurement requirements. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendations: We recommend that the Town review its formal procurement policies and revise with the criteria in 2 CFR sections 200.318 and 200.326. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Federal Agencies: United States Department of Treasury, Department of Transportation Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Highway Planning and Construction Assistance Listing Number: 21.027, 20.205 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Not Available Pass-Through Agency: State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, State of Connecticut Department of Education, State of Connecticut Department of Transportation, State of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Pass-Through Number: 12060-OPM20600-29669, 12060-SDE64370-23083, 1206-SDE64370-28095, 12060-DE64370-28105, 12060-SDE64370-29732, 12060-OEC64845-28227, 12062-DOT57151-22108 Award Period: March 3, 2021 through December 31, 2026 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (UG) requires compliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment. Condition: There were no controls in place to review for suspension and debarment on related procurement activities. Questioned Costs: None Context: Although testing did not reveal vendors providing services that were suspended and debarred, no documentation requirement exists for the Town to verify compliance with this requirement. Cause: The Town did not properly implement a conforming policy during the fiscal year. Effect: With the absence of a compliant documentation policy, the Town is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to all federal procurement requirements. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendations: We recommend that the Town review its formal procurement policies and revise with the criteria in 2 CFR sections 200.318 and 200.326. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Federal Agencies: United States Department of Treasury, Department of Transportation Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Highway Planning and Construction Assistance Listing Number: 21.027, 20.205 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Not Available Pass-Through Agency: State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, State of Connecticut Department of Education, State of Connecticut Department of Transportation, State of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Pass-Through Number: 12060-OPM20600-29669, 12060-SDE64370-23083, 1206-SDE64370-28095, 12060-DE64370-28105, 12060-SDE64370-29732, 12060-OEC64845-28227, 12062-DOT57151-22108 Award Period: March 3, 2021 through December 31, 2026 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (UG) requires compliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment. Condition: There were no controls in place to review for suspension and debarment on related procurement activities. Questioned Costs: None Context: Although testing did not reveal vendors providing services that were suspended and debarred, no documentation requirement exists for the Town to verify compliance with this requirement. Cause: The Town did not properly implement a conforming policy during the fiscal year. Effect: With the absence of a compliant documentation policy, the Town is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to all federal procurement requirements. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendations: We recommend that the Town review its formal procurement policies and revise with the criteria in 2 CFR sections 200.318 and 200.326. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Federal Agencies: United States Department of Treasury, Department of Transportation Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Highway Planning and Construction Assistance Listing Number: 21.027, 20.205 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Not Available Pass-Through Agency: State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, State of Connecticut Department of Education, State of Connecticut Department of Transportation, State of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Pass-Through Number: 12060-OPM20600-29669, 12060-SDE64370-23083, 1206-SDE64370-28095, 12060-DE64370-28105, 12060-SDE64370-29732, 12060-OEC64845-28227, 12062-DOT57151-22108 Award Period: March 3, 2021 through December 31, 2026 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (UG) requires compliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment. Condition: There were no controls in place to review for suspension and debarment on related procurement activities. Questioned Costs: None Context: Although testing did not reveal vendors providing services that were suspended and debarred, no documentation requirement exists for the Town to verify compliance with this requirement. Cause: The Town did not properly implement a conforming policy during the fiscal year. Effect: With the absence of a compliant documentation policy, the Town is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to all federal procurement requirements. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendations: We recommend that the Town review its formal procurement policies and revise with the criteria in 2 CFR sections 200.318 and 200.326. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Federal Agencies: United States Department of Treasury, Department of Transportation Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Highway Planning and Construction Assistance Listing Number: 21.027, 20.205 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Not Available Pass-Through Agency: State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, State of Connecticut Department of Education, State of Connecticut Department of Transportation, State of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Pass-Through Number: 12060-OPM20600-29669, 12060-SDE64370-23083, 1206-SDE64370-28095, 12060-DE64370-28105, 12060-SDE64370-29732, 12060-OEC64845-28227, 12062-DOT57151-22108 Award Period: March 3, 2021 through December 31, 2026 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (UG) requires compliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment. Condition: There were no controls in place to review for suspension and debarment on related procurement activities. Questioned Costs: None Context: Although testing did not reveal vendors providing services that were suspended and debarred, no documentation requirement exists for the Town to verify compliance with this requirement. Cause: The Town did not properly implement a conforming policy during the fiscal year. Effect: With the absence of a compliant documentation policy, the Town is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to all federal procurement requirements. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendations: We recommend that the Town review its formal procurement policies and revise with the criteria in 2 CFR sections 200.318 and 200.326. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Federal Agencies: United States Department of Treasury, Department of Transportation Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Highway Planning and Construction Assistance Listing Number: 21.027, 20.205 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Not Available Pass-Through Agency: State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, State of Connecticut Department of Education, State of Connecticut Department of Transportation, State of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Pass-Through Number: 12060-OPM20600-29669, 12060-SDE64370-23083, 1206-SDE64370-28095, 12060-DE64370-28105, 12060-SDE64370-29732, 12060-OEC64845-28227, 12062-DOT57151-22108 Award Period: March 3, 2021 through December 31, 2026 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (UG) requires compliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment. Condition: There were no controls in place to review for suspension and debarment on related procurement activities. Questioned Costs: None Context: Although testing did not reveal vendors providing services that were suspended and debarred, no documentation requirement exists for the Town to verify compliance with this requirement. Cause: The Town did not properly implement a conforming policy during the fiscal year. Effect: With the absence of a compliant documentation policy, the Town is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to all federal procurement requirements. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendations: We recommend that the Town review its formal procurement policies and revise with the criteria in 2 CFR sections 200.318 and 200.326. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Federal Agencies: United States Department of Treasury, Department of Transportation Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Highway Planning and Construction Assistance Listing Number: 21.027, 20.205 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Not Available Pass-Through Agency: State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, State of Connecticut Department of Education, State of Connecticut Department of Transportation, State of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Pass-Through Number: 12060-OPM20600-29669, 12060-SDE64370-23083, 1206-SDE64370-28095, 12060-DE64370-28105, 12060-SDE64370-29732, 12060-OEC64845-28227, 12062-DOT57151-22108 Award Period: March 3, 2021 through December 31, 2026 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (UG) requires compliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment. Condition: There were no controls in place to review for suspension and debarment on related procurement activities. Questioned Costs: None Context: Although testing did not reveal vendors providing services that were suspended and debarred, no documentation requirement exists for the Town to verify compliance with this requirement. Cause: The Town did not properly implement a conforming policy during the fiscal year. Effect: With the absence of a compliant documentation policy, the Town is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to all federal procurement requirements. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendations: We recommend that the Town review its formal procurement policies and revise with the criteria in 2 CFR sections 200.318 and 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 the Uniform Guidance. Condition The City’s procurement standards do not include all 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 and timing of new hires did not allow for a complete 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 each of 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 as applies to the entirety of fiscal year 2023-2024. A comprehensive Purchasing Policy which includes all the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 was issued during the fiscal year 2023-2024. The Policy states that “The City of West Haven procurement process is guided by the Federal Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”) sections 200.317 through 200.326.” The Purchasing Policy serves as a comprehensive guide for employees, clearly outlining the required procedures for acquiring goods, services, and equipment necessary for City operations. The City’s procurement process adheres to local ordinances, state statutes, tribal laws, and federal regulations, including the City Charter and Code (Section 42) and CFR Sections 200.318-200.326. Furthermore, the Purchasing Department continuously monitors the performance of the procurement program to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Any employee inquiries or concerns regarding procurement processes should be directed to the Purchasing Department or the Finance Director.
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 all 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 and timing of new hires did not allow for a complete 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 each of 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 as applies to the entirety of fiscal year 2023-2024. A comprehensive Purchasing Policy which includes all the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 was issued during the fiscal year 2023-2024. The Policy states that “The City of West Haven procurement process is guided by the Federal Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”) sections 200.317 through 200.326.” The Purchasing Policy serves as a comprehensive guide for employees, clearly outlining the required procedures for acquiring goods, services, and equipment necessary for City operations. The City’s procurement process adheres to local ordinances, state statutes, tribal laws, and federal regulations, including the City Charter and Code (Section 42) and CFR Sections 200.318-200.326. Furthermore, the Purchasing Department continuously monitors the performance of the procurement program to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Any employee inquiries or concerns regarding procurement processes should be directed to the Purchasing Department or the Finance Director.
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 all 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 and timing of new hires did not allow for a complete 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 each of 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 as applies to the entirety of fiscal year 2023-2024. A comprehensive Purchasing Policy which includes all the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 was issued during the fiscal year 2023-2024. The Policy states that “The City of West Haven procurement process is guided by the Federal Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”) sections 200.317 through 200.326.” The Purchasing Policy serves as a comprehensive guide for employees, clearly outlining the required procedures for acquiring goods, services, and equipment necessary for City operations. The City’s procurement process adheres to local ordinances, state statutes, tribal laws, and federal regulations, including the City Charter and Code (Section 42) and CFR Sections 200.318-200.326. Furthermore, the Purchasing Department continuously monitors the performance of the procurement program to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Any employee inquiries or concerns regarding procurement processes should be directed to the Purchasing Department or the Finance Director.
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 all 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 and timing of new hires did not allow for a complete 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 each of 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 as applies to the entirety of fiscal year 2023-2024. A comprehensive Purchasing Policy which includes all the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 was issued during the fiscal year 2023-2024. The Policy states that “The City of West Haven procurement process is guided by the Federal Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”) sections 200.317 through 200.326.” The Purchasing Policy serves as a comprehensive guide for employees, clearly outlining the required procedures for acquiring goods, services, and equipment necessary for City operations. The City’s procurement process adheres to local ordinances, state statutes, tribal laws, and federal regulations, including the City Charter and Code (Section 42) and CFR Sections 200.318-200.326. Furthermore, the Purchasing Department continuously monitors the performance of the procurement program to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Any employee inquiries or concerns regarding procurement processes should be directed to the Purchasing Department or the Finance Director.
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 all 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 and timing of new hires did not allow for a complete 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 each of 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 as applies to the entirety of fiscal year 2023-2024. A comprehensive Purchasing Policy which includes all the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 was issued during the fiscal year 2023-2024. The Policy states that “The City of West Haven procurement process is guided by the Federal Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”) sections 200.317 through 200.326.” The Purchasing Policy serves as a comprehensive guide for employees, clearly outlining the required procedures for acquiring goods, services, and equipment necessary for City operations. The City’s procurement process adheres to local ordinances, state statutes, tribal laws, and federal regulations, including the City Charter and Code (Section 42) and CFR Sections 200.318-200.326. Furthermore, the Purchasing Department continuously monitors the performance of the procurement program to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Any employee inquiries or concerns regarding procurement processes should be directed to the Purchasing Department or the Finance Director.
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 all 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 and timing of new hires did not allow for a complete 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 each of 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 as applies to the entirety of fiscal year 2023-2024. A comprehensive Purchasing Policy which includes all the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 was issued during the fiscal year 2023-2024. The Policy states that “The City of West Haven procurement process is guided by the Federal Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”) sections 200.317 through 200.326.” The Purchasing Policy serves as a comprehensive guide for employees, clearly outlining the required procedures for acquiring goods, services, and equipment necessary for City operations. The City’s procurement process adheres to local ordinances, state statutes, tribal laws, and federal regulations, including the City Charter and Code (Section 42) and CFR Sections 200.318-200.326. Furthermore, the Purchasing Department continuously monitors the performance of the procurement program to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Any employee inquiries or concerns regarding procurement processes should be directed to the Purchasing Department or the Finance Director.
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 all 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 and timing of new hires did not allow for a complete 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 each of 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 as applies to the entirety of fiscal year 2023-2024. A comprehensive Purchasing Policy which includes all the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 was issued during the fiscal year 2023-2024. The Policy states that “The City of West Haven procurement process is guided by the Federal Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”) sections 200.317 through 200.326.” The Purchasing Policy serves as a comprehensive guide for employees, clearly outlining the required procedures for acquiring goods, services, and equipment necessary for City operations. The City’s procurement process adheres to local ordinances, state statutes, tribal laws, and federal regulations, including the City Charter and Code (Section 42) and CFR Sections 200.318-200.326. Furthermore, the Purchasing Department continuously monitors the performance of the procurement program to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Any employee inquiries or concerns regarding procurement processes should be directed to the Purchasing Department or the Finance Director.
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 all 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 and timing of new hires did not allow for a complete 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 each of 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 as applies to the entirety of fiscal year 2023-2024. A comprehensive Purchasing Policy which includes all the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 was issued during the fiscal year 2023-2024. The Policy states that “The City of West Haven procurement process is guided by the Federal Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”) sections 200.317 through 200.326.” The Purchasing Policy serves as a comprehensive guide for employees, clearly outlining the required procedures for acquiring goods, services, and equipment necessary for City operations. The City’s procurement process adheres to local ordinances, state statutes, tribal laws, and federal regulations, including the City Charter and Code (Section 42) and CFR Sections 200.318-200.326. Furthermore, the Purchasing Department continuously monitors the performance of the procurement program to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Any employee inquiries or concerns regarding procurement processes should be directed to the Purchasing Department or the Finance Director.
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 all 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 and timing of new hires did not allow for a complete 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 each of 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 as applies to the entirety of fiscal year 2023-2024. A comprehensive Purchasing Policy which includes all the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 was issued during the fiscal year 2023-2024. The Policy states that “The City of West Haven procurement process is guided by the Federal Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”) sections 200.317 through 200.326.” The Purchasing Policy serves as a comprehensive guide for employees, clearly outlining the required procedures for acquiring goods, services, and equipment necessary for City operations. The City’s procurement process adheres to local ordinances, state statutes, tribal laws, and federal regulations, including the City Charter and Code (Section 42) and CFR Sections 200.318-200.326. Furthermore, the Purchasing Department continuously monitors the performance of the procurement program to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Any employee inquiries or concerns regarding procurement processes should be directed to the Purchasing Department or the Finance Director.