Core Issue: The Organization lacks a procurement policy required for federal program purchases.
Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR part 215 and Uniform Guidance is at risk due to missing policy elements.
Recommended Follow-Up: Implement the drafted procurement policy by 2023 to ensure compliance.
Finding Text
Reference Number: 2022-002 Description: Procurement Department: Department of Treasury Program Name: COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Federal CFDA #: 21.023 Criteria: The Organization did not implement a procurement policy. Condition: 2 CFR part 215 requires the Organization to establish and follow a procurement policy when purchasing goods and services charged to the federal programs. Uniform Guidance requires that the adopted procurement policy includes information regarding the following: ?Micro-purchases ?Small purchases ?Sealed bids ?Competitive proposals ?Sole purpose Cause: The Organization was unaware of the requirement. Effect: The Organization may not be in compliance with Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization implement a procurement policy to be in compliance with Uniform Guidance. Corrective Action Plan: See attachment for the Organization?s corrective action plan. A policy has been drafted and is to be implemented in 2023.