Finding Text
Title V Grant Procurement DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
ALN #: 84.031S
Federal Award Identification #: P031S200171
Condition: The University does not have a purchasing or competitive bid policy that follows the federal regulations. The University did not follow its policy and federal procurement requirements when making purchasing and vendor decisions with Title V grant funds.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.318 through 200.327
Questioned Costs: $0
Context: While the expenditures tested as part of the audit met allowable cost and allowable activities requirements, the University did not follow its competitive bid policy nor were minimum federal procurement requirements followed properly.
Cause: University personnel were unfamiliar with the federal procurement requirements.
Effect: Noncompliance with procurement requirements that could impact future funding opportunities.
Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable
Recommendation: We recommend the University update their policies that follow the federal procurement requirements and the University implement procedures and controls to help prevent deviations from the policies.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.