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Condition: The District has not adopted formal controls to detect and prevent unallowable costs from being charged to grant programs. Auditor substantively tested 29 expenditures, including indirect costs, across all major programs noting that all items tested were for allowable costs. Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303(a). Cause of Condition: Unfamiliarity with requirements stated in 2 CFR 200 of the Uniform Guidance. Effect of Condition: Effect is a state of noncompliance which may impact future grant awards or failure to identify and reject un-allowed costs charged to grant programs. Questioned Costs: none. Recommendation: Draft and adopt policies and procedures to become compliant with Uniform Guidance.Corrective Action Plan: Agency policies and procedures, including a guidance template will be clearly defined to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance. All department managers and administrative staff will attend training and routine follow-up training on purchasing policies and procedures. A sign in sheet will be required for those attending. Contact Person: Grant Accounting Specialist Anticipated Completion Date: 01/31/2026