Finding Text
Assistance Listing Number/Federal Program/Granting Agency:AL # 21.027. Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Criteria: Recipients are required to follow procurement procedures as required in the Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR 200.320.
Statement of Condition: The Housing Authority did not follow sealed bid method in accordance with the procurement standards 2 CFR 200.320 of the Uniform Guidance.
Questioned Costs: None.
Cause: The Housing Authority executed a contract with the General Contractor and did not follow sealed bid method for procurement in accordance with the Uniform Guidance.
Effect or Possible Effect and Perspective: The Housing Authority did not comply with the procurement requirement set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR 200.320.
Repeat Finding: Repeat finding.
Recommendation: The Housing Authority should designate a person in the development department to verify which procurement method should be used.
Views of Responsible Officials: Agree.