Finding 1221392 (2024-004)

FINDING: 2024-004 Suspension and Debarment Policy Deficiencies Federal Agency: U.S. Department Housing and Urban Development Federal Program: Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous Grants Assistance Listing # 14.251 Award Period: March 9, 2022 through August 31, 2030 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance Criteria: The Village should have a suspension and debarment policy that adheres to the requirements of the Uniform Guidance Condition: The auditors noted during the audit that the Village did not have a suspension and debarment policy that adheres to the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None Context: The Village is currently reviewing its policies and procedures manuals to update according to current regulations. Cause: The condition is due to limited availability of staff and the governing board. Effect: The Village could procure goods or services with federal funds that are not in accordance with requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Repeat Finding: The finding is new in the current year. Recommendation: The Village should continue to evaluate its policies to ensure they are in accordance with Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Village is currently reviewing its policies and procedures to ensure that it follows Uniform Guidance Suspension and Debarment Standards