Core Issue: The City's procurement procedures do not meet federal requirements set by the OMB Uniform Guidance.
Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance risks with federal awards due to outdated procurement practices.
Recommended Follow-Up: Revise procurement procedures to align with Minnesota statutes and Uniform Guidance.
Finding Text
Program: ALN 66.458 Clean Water State Revolving Fund ALN 66.468 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Criteria: As required by the OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200.318(a)), a non-federal entity must use its own documented procurement procedures, provided that they conform to Federal law and the standards outlined in the Uniform Guidance. Condition: The City's procurment procedures do not conform to Uniform Guidance requirements. Effect: There is an increased risk of noncompliance with federal awards. Questioned Costs: N/A Cause: The City has not revised procurement procedures for many years. Recommendation: We recommend that the City revise their procurement procedures to conform with Minnesota statutes and Uniform Guidance.
Corrective Action Plan
Programs: ALN 66.458 Clean Water State Revolving Fund and ALN 66.468 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Condition: The City's procurement procedures do not conform to Uniform Guidance requirements. Actions Planned in Response to Finding: The City will update procurement procedures to conform with Minnesota statutes and Uniform Guidance. Officer Responsible for Ensuring CAP: Kimberly Block, Clerk/Treasurer Planned Completion Date: 12/31/2026
Categories
Procurement, Suspension & DebarmentMatching / Level of Effort / Earmarking