Finding 513851 (2024-004)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2024-12-11

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The District failed to implement a documented procurement policy as required by federal regulations until November 13, 2023.
  • Impacted Requirements: This non-compliance affects the District's adherence to Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations §200.317 through §200.327.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The District should continue to adhere to the new procurement policy to ensure compliance with federal program requirements.

Finding Text

Criteria: Per Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations §200.318, the District must have and use documented procurement procedures for the acquisition of property or services consistent with State, local, and tribal laws and regulations and the standards of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations §200.317 through §200.327. This finding was reported in the previous year as number 2023-005. Condition: The District did not implement a procurement policy in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations §200.317 through §200.327 until November 13, 2023. Questioned Costs: There are no questioned costs associated with this finding. Context: The District acquired property and services with federal awards prior to adopting documented procurement procedures in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations §200.317 through §200.327. Effect: The District did not meet federal regulations pertaining to the requirement to have and use documented procurement procedures for the acquisition of property or services consistent with the standards of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations §200.317 through §200.327, until November 13, 2023. Cause: The District did not implement a written procurement policy in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations §200.317 through §200.327 until November 13, 2023. Recommendation: We recommend that the District continue to follow the written procurement policy adopted on November 13, 2023, to ensure that the federal program compliance requirements are being followed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations will be adopted.

Corrective Action Plan

Auditor Recommendation We recommend that the District adopt a written procurement policy to ensure that the federal program compliance requirements are being followed. Corrective Action Plan (CAP) 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding There is no disagreement with the audit finding. 2. Action Planned in Response to Finding Rich Schneider (Superintendent) ensured the adoption of a written procurement policy on November 13, 2023, to ensure that the federal program compliance requirements are being followed. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP Rich Schneider was the official responsible for ensuring corrective action of the deficiency. 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP This plan was implemented on November 13, 2023. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP Rich Schneider monitored this plan.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 513850 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1090292 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1090293 2024-004
    - Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.425 Covid - 19 Education Stabilization Fund $511,740
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $165,290
10.553 School Breakfast Program $55,395
10.555 National School Lunch Program $32,933
84.060 Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies $25,627
84.367 Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants (formerly Improving Teacher Quality State Grants) $25,446
84.027 Special Education Grants to States $2,787