Finding 61469 (2022-005)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-07-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The District lacks a written procurement policy, violating 2 CFR Part 200.318.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with procurement standards affects adherence to state, local, and federal regulations.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The District's board should develop and implement a compliant procurement policy promptly.

Finding Text

2022-005 Assistance Listing Number 21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Department of Treasury North Dakota State Water Commission Procurement Suspension & Debarment 2 CFR Part 200.318 Criteria 2 CFR Part 200.318 states that a non-Federal entity must have and use documented procedures, consistent with state, local, and tribal laws and regulations and the standards of 2 CFR part 200.317 through 200.327. Condition District does not have a written procurement policy in place. Cause The District has not approved a written procurement policy. Effect Non-compliance with Procurement Suspension & Debarment compliance requirements. Questioned Costs Not Applicable Repeat Finding This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend for the board of the District to create and implement a procurement policy that adheres to state and local regulations as well as 2 CFR Part 200.317 through 200.327. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District will create and approve a procurement policy that adheres to state and local regulations as well as 2 CFR Part 200.317 through 200.327.

Corrective Action Plan

2022-005 Contact Person Neil Breidenbach Planned Corrective Action The District will create and approve a procurement policy that adheres to state and local regulations as well as 2 CFR Part 200.317 through 200.327. Planned Completion Date December 31, 2023

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 637911 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $3.16M
15.514 Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief $56,760