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Finding 2022-003 - Procurement (Compliance) ALN No.: 93.829 - Section 223 Demonstration Programs to Improve Community Mental Health Services Award Year: January 1, 2022 ? December 31, 2022 Federal Agency: United States Department of Health and Human Services Pass Through Entity: Not applicable Criteria: Under 2 CFR Part 200.318(a) of the Uniform Guidance the non-Federal entity must have and use documented procurement procedures, consistent with State, local, and tribal laws and regulations and the standards for the acquisition of property or services required under a Federal award or subaward. The non-Federal entity's documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in 2 CFR Part 200.317 through 200.327. Condition/Context: South Shore does not have documented procurement procedures in accordance with Uniform guidance standards. Cause: South Shore did not adequately document in form of a written procurement policy, however they were aware of and were following the federal procurement standards under the Uniform Guidance. Effect: South Shore has not complied with the specific requirements for procurement as described in the Uniform Guidance. South Shore is following applicable standards but did not have a formally documented policy. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: South Shore should develop a documented procurement policy in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the recommendation and plans to develop a formal procurement policy.