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Assistance Listing Number(s): 10.902 Name of Federal Program or Cluster: Soil and Water Conservation Name of Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Award Periods: Grant # NR205F48XXXXC006 and period September 30, 2020 through September 30, 2025 and Grant # FAN NR223A750022C002 and period December 21, 2023 through September 30, 2025 Assistance Listing Number(s): 10.912 Name of Federal Program or Cluster: Environmental Quality Incentives Program Name of Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Award Periods: Grant # NR205F48XXXXC006 and period September 30, 2020 through September 30, 2025 and Grant # FAN NR223A750022C002 and period December 21, 2023 through September 30, 2025 Assistance Listing Number(s): 10.924 Name of Federal Program or Cluster: Conservation Stewardship Program Name of Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Award Periods: Grant # NR205F48XXXXC006 and period September 30, 2020 through September 30, 2025 and Grant # FAN NR223A750022C002 and period December 21, 2023 through September 30, 2025 Criteria or Specific Requirement: Subparts D and E of 2 CFR Part 200 require a nonfederal entity to establish written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct, including procedures to implement the cash management requirements of 2 CFR section 200.305, procedures that comply with the procurement standards of 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326, and procedures for determining the allowability of costs in accordance with Subpart E of 2 CFR Part 200. Specifically, 2 CFR sections 200.430, 200.431, and 200.475 require written policies. Condition: There are no written policies and procedures for allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement and suspension and debarment requirements. Cause: The Organization does not have a process for reviewing their accounting policies and procedures manual on a regular basis to ensure written procedures conform to Uniform Guidance requirements. Effect or Potential Effect: A lack of written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct may result in noncompliance with the requirements of federal programs and/or disallowed costs. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendation: We recommend the Organization’s written policies and procedures be reviewed and updated for compliance with Uniform Guidance. he organization should become familiar with the requirements of Subparts D and E of 2 CFR Part 200 and establish appropriate written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and they will evaluate our findings to determine an appropriate corrective action. Financial policies and procedures will be created and implemented. Annual schedule of expenditures will be created by Executive Director or Bookkeeper and reviewed by Board of Directors.