Finding 1216951 (2024-009)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
BI
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2026-06-08
Audit: 403245
Organization: City of Waverly (OH)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Village lacks formal written policies required by the Uniform Guidance for cost allowability, technical evaluations, and procurement procedures.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with 2 CFR § 200.302(b)(7), 2 CFR 200.320(b)(2)(ii), and 2 CFR 200.319(d) may lead to inadequate guidance and compliance risks.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Establish and maintain updated written policies, implement necessary procedures, and ensure all changes are approved by Council and documented.

Finding Text

2 CFR § 1000.10 gives regulatory effect to the Department of Treasury for the following sections of 2 CFR 200: 2 CFR § 200.302(b)(7) requires written procedures for determining the allowability of costs in accordance with Subpart E-Cost Principles of this part and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR 200.320(b)(2)(ii) requires non-federal entities to have a written method for conducting technical evaluations of the competitive proposals received and for selecting contract recipients. 2 CFR 200.319(d) requires non-federal entities to have written procedures for procurement transactions to ensure all solicitations incorporate a clear and accurate description of the technical requirements for the property, equipment, or service to be procured and identify all requirements which the offerors must fulfill and all other factors to be used in evaluating bids or proposals. The Village was awarded grant monies under the Uniform Guidance (UG); however, the Village did not establish formal written policies required by the UG for the sections listed above. A lack of policies could result in inadequate guidance for individuals to follow and ensure proper compliance. To help ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance requirements, the Village should establish and maintain timely updated policies and, more importantly, implement procedures as specified by UG requirements for all grant monies received. Any changes to the Village's policies should also be formally approved by Council and documented within the minutes.

Corrective Action Plan

The Village will establish formal UG policies and procedures.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1216948 2024-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1216949 2024-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1216950 2024-011
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1216952 2024-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1216953 2024-011
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS $174,791
81.128 ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (EECBG) $17,303
10.664 COOPERATIVE FORESTRY ASSISTANCE $7,171