Finding Text
AL 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 Child Nutrition Cluster, US Department of Agriculture, Award ID: 1603003, Award Year: July 1, 2022 ? June 30, 2022. Criteria: The program requires that all purchases above the micro purchase threshold be procured using various competitive methods. Condition and context: Culver School District procured two vendor contracts over the micro purchase threshold without obtaining an adequate number of quotes. Cause: A new Nutrition Manager began the position during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 and was not provided with the proper training regarding required procurement methods. Effect: Two procurements awarded to vendors were not bid in a competitive manner. Recommendation: We recommend the District ensure training is provided to all employees with federal procurement responsibilities prior to conducting such procurement. Views of responsible officials: The District has researched and identified a training through the Oregon Department of Education, USDA and The Institute of Child Nutrition where procurement was a topic on the agenda. The Nutrition Supervisor attended this training in August of 2022. The District will also continue to look for additional procurement trainings and resources that can be attended on an annual basis for all employees involved with federal procurement responsibilities. The District has also established a contact with the Oregon Department of Education and the Oregon Child Nutrition Coalition to reach out when questions arise in regard to procurement. The District will also be reviewing vendor totals on a more frequent basis throughout the year to identify if certain vendors are nearing the micro purchase threshold and if additional quotes need to be obtained from other vendors.