Finding 946582 (2021-004)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2021
Accepted
2024-02-22
Audit: 291678
Organization: Town of Livermore Falls (ME)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Unit lacks a procurement policy, which is necessary for compliance with federal regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: This finding relates to 2 CFR 200.317-200.326, which governs procurement standards.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Unit should adopt a compliant procurement policy and implement internal controls to ensure adherence.

Finding Text

2021-004 - Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Federal Program Information: ALN - 10.760 - Water and Waste Disposal Systems For Rural Communities Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 200.317-200.326. Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Unit’s did not have a procurement policy in place. Cause: The Town needs to adopt a procurement policy to comply with Uniform Guidance. Effect: Procurements might not conform to applicable Federal laws. Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: The entire population Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit adopt a procurement policy that follows the Uniform Guidance, and that the Unit implements internal control processes and procedures to ensure that the adopted policy is followed. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Client agrees with finding, and a version of their response can be found in the Corrective Action Plan. Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by the Town of Livermore Falls.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 370139 2021-003
    Material Weakness
  • 370140 2021-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 370141 2021-005
    Material Weakness
  • 370142 2021-006
    Significant Deficiency
  • 370143 2021-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 370144 2021-005
    Material Weakness
  • 370145 2021-006
    Significant Deficiency
  • 370146 2021-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 946581 2021-003
    Material Weakness
  • 946583 2021-005
    Material Weakness
  • 946584 2021-006
    Significant Deficiency
  • 946585 2021-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 946586 2021-005
    Material Weakness
  • 946587 2021-006
    Significant Deficiency
  • 946588 2021-007
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.760 Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities $474,240
66.458 Capitalization Grants for Clean Water State Revolving Funds $80,241