Finding 16013 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-06-27
Audit: 19566
Organization: Ford County (IL)
Auditor: Wipfli LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The County lacks a written procurement policy, violating federal guidelines.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with 2 CFR §200.320 could lead to improper use of federal funds.
  • Recommended Follow-up: The County should create and distribute a procurement policy that aligns with Uniform Guidance.

Finding Text

ederal Program Information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury Title: COVID-19 - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds ALN number: 21.027 Criteria or Specific Requirement: In accordance with 2 CFR ?200.320, the auditee is responsible for following its procurement procedures provided that the procedures conform to applicable Federal Statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR ?200.320. Condition: During major program testing, auditors inquired about the County?s procurement procedures. The County does not have a written procurement policy, and therefore is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance. Context: There is no written procurement policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance being followed. Questioned Costs: None Effect: The County could expend federal funds on equipment or capital assets without getting the proper quotes or approvals. Cause: There is no written procurement policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance being followed. Repeat: No Auditor's Recommendation: We recommend the County adopt a written procurement policy in accordance with the Uniform Guidance and provide the policy to each department that expends federal awards. View of Responsible Officials: We agree with the finding and have developed a corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Ford County, Illinois 200 W. State St. ~ Paxton, IL 60957 Phone: (217) 379-9465 ~ Fax: (217) 379-9469 Corrective Action Plan for Current Year Findings Finding 2022-001 ? Segregation of Duties Corrective Action Plan The County?s management and County Board?s close supervision and review of accounting information is the most economical and appropriate manner to help prevent and detect errors and irregularities in the county?s accounting and financial reporting. There is no anticipated completion date for this item. Person(s) Responsible: Krisha Whitcomb, County Treasurer Timing for Implementation: There is no anticipated completion date for this item. Finding 2022-002 ? Procurement in Compliance with Uniform Guidance Corrective Action Plan The County will adopt a procurement policy in compliance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Person(s) Responsible: Krisha Whitcomb, County Treasurer Timing for Implementation: November 30, 2023

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 592455 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Covid-19 State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $670,969
93.323 Covid-19 Contact Tracing $93,713
93.069 Public Health Preparedness $32,952
93.268 Covid-19 Mass Vaccination $24,644
93.747 Covid-19 Response Grant 2022 $17,283
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grant $10,636
93.354 Covid-19 Crisis Grant $4,529
66.032 Radon Grant $2,733
93.268 Influenza Vaccine $2,378
66.605 Safe Drinking Water $238