Finding 501180 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-10-01

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association lacks a written procurement policy that meets Federal standards.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with 2 CFR Part 200.318 and related regulations could lead to issues with state and local laws.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Develop and implement a procurement policy that aligns with Federal and local regulations.

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 Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association does not have a written procurement policy in place that adheres to Federal minimum standards. Cause Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association does not have a written procurement policy that adheres to Federal minimum standards. Questioned Costs None Context Per inquiry with Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association 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 Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association 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 Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association 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 Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association agrees with the recommendation.

Corrective Action Plan

Contact Person – Scott Froemming Corrective Action Plan – Meeker Cooperative will create and implement a procurement policy that complies with state and local regulations as well as 2 CFR Part 200.317 through 200.327. Completion Date – October 31, 2024

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 501181 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 501182 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 501183 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1077622 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1077623 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1077624 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1077625 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $389,270
21.029 Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund $254,832