Finding 601771 (2022-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-26

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The College's procurement policy is outdated and does not align with the latest Uniform Guidance requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: The policy must comply with 2 CFR sections 200.318-200.326, ensuring proper procurement processes are followed.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The College should update and formalize its procurement policy to meet federal standards.

Finding Text

2022-001 - Procurement Policy Program - COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund and Assistance to Tribally Controlled Community Colleges and Universities. Assistance Listing Number - 84.425 and 15.027. Federal Agency - U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of the Interior. Criteria - Uniform Guidance requires a procurement policy in accordance with 2 CFR sections 200.318-200.326. The College must use their own documented procurement procedures, which reflect applicable state and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurements conform to applicable federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR Part 200. Condition/Context - The College's written procurement policy is outdated. Cause - The College's written procurement policy was not updated to reflect the changes established by the Uniform Guidance. Effect - The disbursements in excess of the thresholds did not go through the procurement policy processes, such as price and rate quotations from number of sources as required by the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs - None. Recommendation - The College formalizes a written procurement policy in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Views from Responsible Official - The College accepts the recommendation.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 25329 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 25330 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 25331 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 25332 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 25333 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 25334 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 25335 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 25336 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 601772 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 601773 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 601774 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 601775 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 601776 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 601777 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 601778 2022-003
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $1.22M
15.027 Assistance to Tribally Controlled Community Colleges and Universities $1.10M
84.031 Higher Education_institutional Aid $1.02M
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $298,123
10.500 Cooperative Extension Service $187,257
10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants $184,576
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $142,310
10.221 Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants $117,306
10.222 Tribal Colleges Endowment Program $79,586
47.076 Education and Human Resources $43,000
93.433 Acl National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research $12,795
15.028 Tribally Controlled Community College Endowments $10,279
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $8,000
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $6,000
10.351 Rural Business Development Grant $-12,326