Finding 50762 (2022-002)

Material Weakness
Requirement
ABI
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-29

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The District's procurement policies lack coverage for purchases made with federal awards.
  • Impacted Requirements: This oversight leads to non-compliance with federal regulations outlined in the Uniform Guidance, specifically Title 2, Part 200.320.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The District should finalize updates to its procurement policies to ensure they align with federal requirements by fiscal year 2023.

Finding Text

2022-002 Procurement Policy Criteria ? Title 2, U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200.320, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) requires the District to have procurement policies and procedures in place to ensure the procurement methods used for the acquisition of property or services are appropriate based on the dollar amount and conditions. Condition ? The District has written procurement policies and procedures which detail the procurement methods to be used for acquisition of property or services. However, the policies do not address purchases made with federal awards. Cause ? The District has not established procurement policies and procedures with respect to federal awards. Effect ? The District is not in compliance with federal regulations pertaining to procurements as required by the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation ? The District should update its written procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, Part 200.320. Response and Corrective Action Planned ? We are updating our written procurement policy for fiscal year 2023. Conclusion ? Response accepted.

Corrective Action Plan

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Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 50763 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 50764 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 50765 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 627204 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 627205 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 627206 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 627207 2022-003
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.555 National School Lunch Program $306,639
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $170,246
10.553 School Breakfast Program $85,807
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $85,446
84.358 Rural Education $37,119
84.367 Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants $15,368
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $10,000
84.048 Career and Technical Education - Basic Grants to States $5,926
84.027 Special Education Grants to States $3,373