Finding 651827 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-13
Audit: 66838
Organization: Carroll County (IL)
Auditor: Wipfli LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The County lacks a written procurement policy, violating Uniform Guidance requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with 2 CFR §200.320 could lead to improper use of federal funds.
  • Recommended Follow-up: The County should create and distribute a written procurement policy to all departments handling federal awards.

Finding Text

2022-002 Procurement in Compliance with Uniform Guidance Federal Program Information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury Title: COVID-19 - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds ALN number: 21.027 Criteria or Specific Requirement: In accordance with 2 CFR ?200.320, the auditee is responsible for following its procurement procedures provided that the procedures conform to applicable Federal Statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR ?200.320. Condition: During major program testing, auditors inquired about the County?s procurement procedures. The County does not have a written procurement policy, and therefore is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance. Context: There is no written procurement policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance being followed. Questioned Costs: None Effect: The County could expend federal funds on equipment or capital assets without getting the proper quotes or approvals. Cause: There is no written procurement policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance being followed. Repeat: No Auditor's Recommendation: We recommend the County adopt a written procurement policy in accordance with the Uniform Guidance and provide the policy to each department that expends federal awards. View of Responsible Officials: We agree with the finding and have developed a corrective action plan.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 75385 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Covid-19 State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $942,770
20.509 Operating Assitance Grant Agreement $245,475
20.205 Idot - Highway Planning & Construction $188,608
10.557 Wic Administration $55,346
93.354 Covid-19 Crisis Grant $48,454
93.268 Covid-19 Mass Vaccination $44,196
21.019 Covid-19 - Local Cure & Economic Support Grants Program $34,354
93.667 High Risk Infant Follow-Up $34,032
93.069 Public Health Preparedness $31,659
93.354 Covid-19 Response Grant 2022 $27,901
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grant $20,767
93.323 Covid-19 Contact Tracing $10,323
66.605 Safe Drinking Water $450