Core Issue: Current policies for EKCEP and EKAMI do not meet federal procurement standards.
Impacted Requirements: Compliance with Uniform Guidance General Procurement Standards is necessary.
Recommended Follow-up: Develop and implement new policies that align with procurement requirements (24 CFR Part 85).
Finding Text
CFDA 17.277 Program Title: EKCEP
CFDA No. 23.001 Program Title: EKAMI Workforce Development Program
Condition: Written policies and procedures do not conform to Uniform Guidance General Procurement Standards.
Criteria: Written policies conforming to the Uniform Guidance procurement standards are required.
Cause: Lack of written conforming policies and procedures.
Effect: Failure to meet federal and state procurement requirements.
Recommendation: Policies should be put in place that meet the requirement for compliance with procurement standards (24 CFR Part 85).
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The organization is currently researching & in the process of forming policies that will put the organization in compliance with the procurement standards.