Finding 30714 (2022-003)

Material Weakness
Requirement
AB
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-28

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The District's procurement policies do not cover purchases made with federal awards, leading to non-compliance with federal regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with Title 2, U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200.320, which mandates appropriate procurement methods based on funding sources.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Update procurement policies to include federal award purchases and ensure alignment with Uniform Guidance requirements.

Finding Text

2022-003 Procurement Policy Criteria ? Title 2, U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200.320, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) requires the District to have procurement policies and procedures in place to ensure the procurement methods used for the acquisition of property or services are appropriate based on the dollar amount and conditions. Condition ? The District has written procurement policies and procedures which detail the procurement methods to be used for acquisition of property or services. However, the policies do not address purchases made with federal awards. Cause ? The District has not established procurement policies and procedures with respect to federal awards. Effect ? The District is not in compliance with federal regulations pertaining to procurements as required by the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation ? The District should update its written procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, Part 200.320. Response and Corrective Action Planned ? We will develop a written procurement policy which identifies the procurement methods as outlined in the Uniform Guidance, Part 200.320. Conclusion ? Response accepted.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 30712 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 30713 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 30715 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 607154 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 607155 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 607156 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 607157 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $911,833
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $195,763
10.555 National School Lunch Program $171,261
84.367 Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants $40,002
10.553 School Breakfast Program $38,725
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $10,672
84.358 Rural Education $5,617
84.048 Career and Technical Education - Basic Grants to States $4,891
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $2,995
84.027 Special Education Grants to States $1,903