Finding 979583 (2023-002)

Type of Finding: Material Weakness - Internal Control Criteria: Uniform Guidance states recipients of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CLFRF) are responsible for ensuring any procurement using CLFRF funds are consistent with the procurement standards set forth in the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200.214). Condition: The County failed to implement and monitor suspension and debarment procedures to comply with the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200.214). Cause: Procedures were not put in place to monitor the procurement procedures conducted by the independent contractor to assure compliance with the Uniform Guidance standards. Effect: Contracts may have been awarded to ineligible vendors. Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: Procedures should be put in place to monitor and comply with the Uniform Guidance procurement standards. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: