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ALN 21.027 U.S. Department of Treasury Criteria: The U.S. Department of Treasury established procurement requirements for local governments as outlined in sections 602(c) and 603(c) of the Act and Treasury?s Interim Final Rule. These requirements established procurement procedures for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) expenditures to comply with 2 CFR 200.321 ? 200.323. Condition: The County had a project that was subject to procurement requirements but was not competitively bid. Context: During our review of the SLFRF expenditures, we noted the County had $62,752 in expenditures for a broadband improvement project subject to procurement requirements that was not procured in accordance with Uniform Guidance. Effect: $62,752 of expenditures are considered questioned costs due to being paid on a contract that was not in compliance with procurement requirements. Cause: Lack of sufficient internal controls over the procurement requirements of the SLFRF program. Recommendation: We recommend the County enhance its internal controls over procurement to meet the requirements of the SLFRF program by implementing procurement policies and procedures that comply with procurement standards outlined in the Uniform Guidance.