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2022-002 Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Federal Agency: United States Department of Treasury Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Not Available Pass-Through Agency: State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management Pass-Through Number: 12060-OPM20600-29669 Award Period: March 3, 2021 through December 31, 2026 Type of Finding: Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (UG) requires compliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment. Condition: The Town?s procurement policy does not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. In addition, the Town did not properly go out to a sealed bid for an item procured by the grant in accordance with their existing policy. The Town did receive comparable pricing for the item tested, however documentation was not retained to indicate approval for waiving sealed bid requirements. Furthermore, there were no controls in place to review for suspension and debarment on related procurement activities. Questioned Costs: $215,000 Context: There was one selection tested for procurement and three selections tested for suspension and debarment . Cause: The Town did not have the resources necessary to implement a conforming policy during the fiscal year. Effect: With the absence of a compliant policy, the Town is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to all federal procurement requirements. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendations: We recommend that the Town review its formal procurement policies and revise with the criteria in 2 CFR sections 200.318 and 200.326. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with this finding.