Core Issue: Susanne Corporation lacks written procedures for cash management and allowable costs, violating Uniform Guidance requirements.
Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with 2 CFR 200.302(b)(6) and 2 CFR 200.302(b)(7) could lead to improper transactions.
Recommended Follow-Up: Draft and adopt necessary written procedures to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance.
Finding Text
Significant Deficiency 2022-002 Written Uniform Guidance Policies and Procedures Federal Program: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Assistance Listing 14.155 ? Section 207-223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinance of Existing Multi-Family Projects Criteria: Uniform Guidance requires written procedures for cash management and determining the allowability of costs in accordance with Subpart E ? Cost Principals. Condition: Susanne Corporation did not have written procedures for cash management (2 CFR 200.302(b)(6)) and allowable costs determination (2 CFR 200.302(b)(7)) in accordance with Uniform Guidance requirements. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause: Susanne Corporation?s written policies and procedures were not updated to include required Uniform Guidance policies. Effect: Employees of Susanne Corporation could enter into a transaction that is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements. Recommendation: We recommend Susanne Corporation should draft and adopt written procedures in accordance with Uniform Guidance requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding and is in the process of drafting and implementing written procedures for cash management and determining the allowability of costs in accordance with Subpart E ? Cost Principals.