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2022-001 PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES United States Department of the Interior Direct ? Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (Federal Assistance No. 15.435 ? Public Law 109-432) Criteria: The Uniform Guidance administrative requirements and cost principles apply to federal funding awarded on or after December 26, 2014. 2 CFR 200, Subpart D ? Post Federal Award Requirements Section 200.319(a) requires that all procurement transactions for the acquisition of property or services required under a Federal award must be conducted in a manner providing full and open competition. Condition: All six vendor contracts totaling $750,906 were tested for compliance with procurement standards. Three of these contracts totaling $347,094 related to professional services. The Police Jury did not seek competition for two of these contracts totaling $150,025. Questioned Costs: $150,025 Cause: The Police Jury did not follow applicable policies and procedures to ensure that open competition was sought when procuring professional service contracts with Federal awards. Effect: The Police Jury is in non-compliance with the Uniform Guidance Procurement standards and may not be receiving the most advantageous rates for these services. Recommendation: The Police Jury should adhere to written policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance as it relates to procuring professional service contracts. Identification of a repeat finding: N/A View of Responsible Official: Management concurs with the finding.