Finding 540722 (2024-001)

2024-001 U.S. Department of Agriculture Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities – ALN 10.760 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.319, procurements must provide for full and open competition. Condition: The Town was unable to provide documentation to support a competitive procurement process for one vendor. Cause: The Town had a significant amount of turnover in managerial positions and procurement documentation was not filed in an organized manner. Effect: The Town is not in compliance with Federal procurement requirements. Questioned Costs: $243,488 Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No. Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to ensure that all procurement actions are properly documented in the Town’s contract files. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.