Finding Text
2 CFR 200.317 - 200.327 sets procurement standards for non-federal entities other than states. These non-federal entities must use their own documented procurement procedures, which reflect applicable State and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurements conform to applicable Federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR Part 200. Small purchase procedures are used for purchases that exceed the micro-purchase amount but do not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. According to the Authority's Procurement Policy, for small purhcases from $3,501 to $50,000, no less than three offerors shall be solicited to submit price quotations, which may be obtained orally by telephone, or in writing, as allowed by State and local laws. Further, contracts shall not be awarded to debarred, suspended, or ineliglbe contracts. Due to deficiencies in the Authority's internal controls over compliance requireements, eight percent of the procurements tested did not follwo the Authority's policy in regards to procurement as they did not obtain and maintain price quotations for small purchases. The Authority should review the uniform guidance regulations over procurement and consider increasing their thresholds based on uniform guidiance guidelines. Further, the Authority should follow their policy and procedures for procurement.