Finding 564120 (2024-002)

Condition and Criteria: The Township does not have written policies and procedures regarding federal awards required by 2CFR 200. This includes procurement standards, including bidding procedures and review for vendor suspension and debarment. Cause: The Township has had minimal federal grant funding in the past and has not implemented written federal grant policies and procedures as required by 2CFR 200. Effect: The Township expended federal funds without implementing written federal grant policies and procedures, and did not follow the federal requirements for bidding and review for vendor suspension and debarment. Recommendation: The Township should establish formal written federal grant policies and procedures. Management Response: Management will establish formal written federal grant policies and procedures as required by 2CFR 200.