Finding 8275 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-01-11
Audit: 10981
Organization: Sun City Fire District (AZ)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The District's procurement policies lack specific language required by 2 CFR Part 200.
  • Impacted Requirements: Written policies must align with federal guidelines for procurement under the grant.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Update procurement policies to fully comply with 2 CFR Part 200 and ensure proper documentation.

Finding Text

Assistance Listing Number and Title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, ALN 21.027 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury Federal Award Numbers: Unknown Grant period: September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022 Criteria: Procurement - The District is required to maintain a written policy for procurement under a federal award. The policies should refer to 2 CFR Part 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Condition: The District was adequately procuring items under the Uniform Guidance, however, certain language required by 2 CFR Part 200 was not included in the District's written policies. Cause: Implementation of compliance with Federal requirements was incomplete. Effect: The District does not have adequate written policies and procedures. Context: Procurement is direct and material to the grant purchases. Questioned costs: None Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District implement changes to their procurement policies so they contain all the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200. Views of responsible officials of the auditee: Management is working on improving the documentation of their procurement policies, and will ensure any updated policies are in line with the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200.

Corrective Action Plan

Recommendation: We recommend the District implement changes to their procurement policies so they contain all the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200. Auditee response: Management is working on improving the documentation of their procurement policies and will ensure any updated policies are in line with the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 584717 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $252,885