Condition: Three vendors were awarded a contract without an appropriate procurement process.
Corrective Action Planned: Management agrees with the finding that State Procurement methods were followed. Management was unaware of the Federal procurement process requiring a three quote process for all contracts exceeding $10,000, but lower than $250,000 and a formal advertised bid or proposal process for contracts more than $250,000. Management has updated its internal financial operating procedures to ensure future compliance of procurement procedures on all applicable contracts for goods and services.
Anticipated Completion Date: Completed
Contact: Stephen Marshall, Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations