Finding 638263 (2022-006)

Material Weakness
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-05-23
Audit: 54452
Organization: Town of Yoder, Wyoming (WY)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Town of Yoder, Wyoming lacks a written procurement policy that meets federal requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with 2 CFR sections 200.318 to 200.326 could lead to legal issues.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Develop and implement a formal procurement policy that aligns with federal guidelines.

Finding Text

Criteria In accordance with 2 CFR section 200.319(c), non-federal entities must have written procedures for procurement transactions. Such policy should incorporate all requirements within 2 CFR section 200.318 through 200.326 of the Uniform Guidance. Conditions For the year ended June 30, 2022, the Town of Yoder, Wyoming did not have a written procurement policy implemented with all the requirements of 2 CFR section 200.318 through 200.326 of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Cause The Town of Yoder, Wyoming has a small staff with the lack of understanding of the requirements. Effect or Potential Effect Lack of a formal, documented procurement policy may result in noncompliance with federal and state statutes, regulations, or other laws. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified, as the parties involved in these covered transactions were neither suspended nor debarred. Context This was identified through inquiry of management and review of the Town of Yoder, Wyoming?s policies. Recommendations We recommend that the Town of Yoder, Wyoming implement a formal, written policy with the requirements of 2 CFR section 200.318 through 200.326 of the Uniform Guidance.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 61820 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 61821 2022-006
    Material Weakness
  • 638262 2022-005
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.760 Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities $779,257
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $672,433
10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants $39,000
97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program $37,000
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $26,710