Finding 394521 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2024-04-24
Audit: 304398
Organization: City of Haleyville (AL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The City of Haleyville lacks written standards of conduct for managing conflicts of interest in procurement.
  • Impacted Requirements: This absence violates 2 CFR Section 200.318(c), which mandates such standards.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The City should implement written standards to ensure compliance and proper governance in contract management.

Finding Text

2022-001 AL# 21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Department of the Treasury – Passed Through the State of Alabama – American Rescue Plan Act I – Procurement Significant Deficiency Criteria: Per 2 CFR Section 200.318(c) entities are required to have written standards of conduct that cover conflicts of interest and govern the performance of its employees engaged in the selection, award, and administration of contracts. Condition: The entity has no written standards of conduct per 2 CFR Section 200.318(c). Context: The City of Haleyville does not have a written policy for standards of conduct. Effect: The entity is not in compliance with 2 CFR Section 200.318(c). Cause: The entity failed to adopt a written standard of conduct. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: The entity should adopt written standards of conduct to cover conflicts of interest and Govern the performance of its employees engaged in the selection, award, and Administration of contracts. Response of Responsible Officials: The City of Haleyville will maintain a written standards of conduct and comply with all State laws in relation to Board members and employees in regard to their relationship with vendors and contractors.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 394520 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 970962 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 970963 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
20.106 Airport Improvement Program $708,303
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $563,966
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $288,189