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2022-002 Federal Agency: United States Department of Treasury Federal Program Name: COVID-19 ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A Pass-Through Agency: State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management Pass-Through Number(s): 12060-OPM20600-29669 Award Period: March 3, 2021, through December 31, 2024 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance ? Other Matters (Noncompliance) Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (UG) requires compliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment. Condition: The Town?s procurement standards included an incorrect threshold for small purchases as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 ($25,000 versus $10,000). Questioned costs: None noted. Context: Although the Town did not have the correct threshold in place for small purchases in conformity with the federal uniform guidance criteria, the Town?s expenditures for ARPA were over the competitive bid threshold. Expenditures within the fiscal year were properly procured with competitive bids. Cause: The Town was unaware of the UG threshold requirements for small purchases. Effect: With the absence of a compliant policy, the Town is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to federal procurement. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the Town review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 and 200.326. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.