Finding 33617 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-04-23

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Union's procurement contracts lack compliance with 2 CFR Appendix II Part 200.
  • Impacted Requirements: Contracts must include specific provisions outlined in federal guidance.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Update the contracted service agreement form to ensure compliance.

Finding Text

2022-001 - Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Federal Program Information: AL - 84.027 & 84.173 - Special Education Cluster (IDEA) Criteria: The Department of Treasury, Coronavirus Relief Fund program guidance issued in the Federal Register, Volume 86, No. 10 regarding costs that were incurred. Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Union?s procurement contracts did not comply with provisions set forth in 2 CFR Appendix II Part 200. Cause: Although the Union?s procurement policy includes most of these provisions, the default contracted service agreement form they use does not. Effect: The Union?s procurement contracts did not include the required provisions it was supposed to. Identification of Questioned Costs: There are no questioned costs related to this finding. Context: The population of 7 procurement contracts over $10,000 were tested out of a total of 7. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Union implement an updated contracted service agreement form that includes the appropriate provisions to be in compliance with 2 CFR Appendix II Part 200. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by the Supervisory Union.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 33616 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 33618 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 610058 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 610059 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 610060 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $2.02M
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $585,788
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $385,762
10.555 National School Lunch Program $307,576
10.565 Commodity Supplemental Food Program $177,591
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $118,185
10.582 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program $58,302
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $46,687
93.959 Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse $45,405
10.664 Cooperative Forestry Assistance $42,580
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $26,138
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $22,992
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $11,768