Finding 544344 (2024-006)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
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Year
2024
Accepted
2025-03-31
Audit: 350945
Organization: Town of Elkton, Virginia (VA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: No written procurement policies exist that meet federal requirements for federal awards.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E is at risk due to missing policies.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the proposed Federal Procurement Policy is presented to the Council for approval in May 2024.

Finding Text

2024-006: Federal Procurement Policies Condition There are no written procurement policies specific to the federal awards cost principle requirements under Uniform Grant Guidance. Existing procurement policies are minimal and do not meet federal requirements. Criteria Federal award recipients must have written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct as required by 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E. Cause Certain required policies under 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E are not present. Effect Lack of required policies may create noncompliance with regulations as stated requirements may not be followed. Recommendation Develop procurement policies and financial policies that meet federal standards. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The Treasurer drafted a Federal Procurement Policy for consideration in May 2024; however, it was not presented to Council. Therefore, the Treasurer will get the proposed policy added to the Council’s agenda for consideration and approval at the next scheduled meeting.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.760 Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities $807,403
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $153,000
16.543 Missing Children's Assistance $3,767
16.607 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program $1,678
16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program $1,294