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Procurement Policy Criteria ? Title 2, U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200.320, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) requires the County to have procurement policies and procedures in place to ensure the procurement methods used for the acquisition of property or services are appropriate based on the dollar amounts and conditions. Condition ? The County has written procurements policies and procedures which detail the procurement methods to be used for acquisition of property or services. However, the policies do not address purchases made with federal awards. Cause ? The County has not established procurement policies and procedures that address purchases made with federal awards. Effect ? The County is not in compliance with Federal regulations pertaining to procurements as required by the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation ? The County should establish written procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, Part 200.320. Response and Corrective Action Planned - We have adopted an updated procurement policy as of February 2023. Conclusion ? Response accepted.