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Finding 2022-003: Federal Grants Procedures Manual (Uniform Guidance Compliance) Criteria On May 17, 2017, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued an addendum to Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) allowing nonfederal entities an additional year to implement the Uniform Guidance procurement requirements and the entity must document the decision to utilize the extension. Condition The Organization has not implemented the Uniform Guidance procurement requirements. Cause Organization management was not aware of the Uniform Guidance requirements and implementation dates. Effect The Organization's procurement policies and procedures are not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation We recommend the Organization review the Uniform Guidance procurement requirements and implement the requirements. Views of Responsible Officials The Organization agrees with the Auditor's findings. We will implement the Uniform Guidance procurement requirements as issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). We will also have the process reviewed by a qualified public accountant to make sure it complies with the regulations set forth.