Finding 1081187 (2022-006)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2024-11-05
Audit: 327349
Organization: City of Harpers Ferry (IA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The City lacks written procurement policies and procedures for acquiring property or services.
  • Impacted Requirements: This non-compliance with federal regulations under the Uniform Guidance (Part 200.320) affects procurement practices.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the implementation of the newly adopted Resolution 511, Purchasing Procedures Policy, to meet compliance standards.

Finding Text

Criteria - Title 2, U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.320 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) requires the City to have procurement policies and procedures in place to ensure the procurement methods used for the acquisition of property or services are appropriate based on the dollar amount and conditions. Condition - The City has not established procurement policies and procedures which detail the procurement methods to be used for acquisiton or property or services. Cause - The City has not established policies or procedures for procurements. Effect - The City is not in compliance with Federal regulations pertaining to procurements as required by the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation - The City should establish written procurement policies for procurements to ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance Part 200.320. Response and Corrective Action Planned - Resolution 511, Purchasing Procedures Policy, was passed, adopted and approved by the City Council on August 12, 2024. Conclusion - Response accepted.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 504745 2022-006
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.760 Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities $1.88M
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $24,067