Finding Text
Federal Program
Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (AL 21.029)
Procurement Suspended and Debarred Parties
Significant Deficiency
Criteria
2 CFR Part 200.318 states that a non-Federal entity must have and use documented procedures,
consistent with state, local, and tribal laws and regulations and the standards of 2 CFR part 200.317
through 200.327.
Condition
East Central Energy and Subsidiaries does not have a written procurement policy in place that adheres to
Federal minimum standards.
Cause
East Central Energy and Subsidiaries does not have a written procurement policy that adheres to Federal
minimum standards.
Questioned Costs
None
Context
Per inquiry with East Central Energy and Subsidiaries management, they do not have a procurement
policy in place that adheres to Federal minimum standards.
Effect
Non-compliance with Procurement compliance requirements. This could result in East Central Energy
and Subsidiaries not following state and local regulations as well as 2 CFR Part 200.317 through
200.327.
Repeat Finding
This is not a repeat finding.
Recommendation
Recommend for East Central Energy and Subsidiaries to create and implement a procurement policy that
adheres to state and local regulations as well as 2 CFR Part 200.317 through 200.327.
Views of Responsible Officials
East Central Energy and Subsidiaries agrees with the recommendation.