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Criteria: Federal regulations 2 CFR 200.318 states that the Airport must use its own documented procurement procedures which reflect applicable State and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurements conform to applicable Federal law and the standards in 2 CFR 200.318 through 200.326. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 states, the Airport, as a recipient of federal funds, must establish and maintain effective internal controls over its federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the Airport is managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the award terms and conditions. Condition: During our testing, we noted the Airport had not adopted a procurement policy in compliance with federal regulations as noted in the previous audit. Cause: The Airport has not documented a procurement policy that complies with federal regulations. Effect: Failure to have a documented procurement policy may result in entering into a contract that may not be in compliance with federal standards. Questioned Costs: None noted. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendation: We recommend that the Airport adopt and document a procurement policy that is in compliance with federal regulations. Response: Please see final page of this report for management?s response as found on the Airport?s letterhead.