Finding 539626 (2024-001)

Finding: 2024-01: Written Policies and Procedures Criteria: The Organization is required to have written policies, procedures and standards of conduct in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E (2 CFR sections 200.300 and 200.400, respectively). Condition: The Organization did not have written policies, procedures and standards of conduct in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E for the year ended June 30, 2024. Effect: While the Organization did not have written policies, procedures, or standards of conduct in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E during the year ended June 30, 2024, we are not aware of any instances of noncompliance with respect to activities allowed or unallowed, allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, period of performance procurement, suspension and debarment or reporting. Cause: Management was not aware of the requirement under 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E requiring the Organization to have written policies, procedures and standards of conduct. Recommendation: We recommend that management of the Organization adopt written policies, procedures and standards of conduct as required by 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E. Response: Management accepts the recommendation and is working to develop an updated financial policies and procedures manual to meet Federal compliance requirements.