Finding 592455 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-06-27
Audit: 19566
Organization: Ford County (IL)
Auditor: Wipfli LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The County lacks a written procurement policy, violating federal guidelines.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with 2 CFR §200.320 could lead to improper use of federal funds.
  • Recommended Follow-up: The County should create and distribute a procurement policy that aligns with Uniform Guidance.

Finding Text

ederal Program Information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury Title: COVID-19 - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds ALN number: 21.027 Criteria or Specific Requirement: In accordance with 2 CFR ?200.320, the auditee is responsible for following its procurement procedures provided that the procedures conform to applicable Federal Statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR ?200.320. Condition: During major program testing, auditors inquired about the County?s procurement procedures. The County does not have a written procurement policy, and therefore is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance. Context: There is no written procurement policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance being followed. Questioned Costs: None Effect: The County could expend federal funds on equipment or capital assets without getting the proper quotes or approvals. Cause: There is no written procurement policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance being followed. Repeat: No Auditor's Recommendation: We recommend the County adopt a written procurement policy in accordance with the Uniform Guidance and provide the policy to each department that expends federal awards. View of Responsible Officials: We agree with the finding and have developed a corrective action plan.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 16013 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Covid-19 State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $670,969
93.323 Covid-19 Contact Tracing $93,713
93.069 Public Health Preparedness $32,952
93.268 Covid-19 Mass Vaccination $24,644
93.747 Covid-19 Response Grant 2022 $17,283
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grant $10,636
93.354 Covid-19 Crisis Grant $4,529
66.032 Radon Grant $2,733
93.268 Influenza Vaccine $2,378
66.605 Safe Drinking Water $238