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TOWN OF HARDWICKLocal Government

EIN: 046001173

UEI: C2SLEZ87KAW3

Audited by: ROSELLI, CLARK AND ASSOCIATES

Oversight agency: 10 [Department of Agriculture]

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Data as of August 28, 2026

TOWN OF HARDWICK3 audit years3 findings1 repeat
3
Audit Years
3
Total Findings
1
Repeat Findings
$3.7M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2025)

FY 2025-06-30

$3,726,458 federal awards expended

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on March 31, 2026. Under 2 CFR 200.521(d), a pass-through entity that provided federal funds to this organization for this audit period must issue a management decision on these findings by October 1, 2026 (31 days from today).

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2025-001
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
MODIFIED OPINIONREPEAT OF 2024-002QUESTIONED COSTS

The Town was unable to provide documentation to support a competitive procurement process for one vendor. Cause: The Town had a significant amount of turnover in managerial positions and procurement documentation was not filed in an organized manner. Effect: The Town is not in compliance with Federal procurement requirements. Questioned Costs: $682,160 Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No. Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to ensure that all procurement actions are properly documented in the Town’s contract files. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.

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2025-001 U.S. Department of Agriculture Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities – ALN 10.760 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.319, procurements must provide for full and open competition. Condition: The Town was unable to provide documentation to support a competitive procurement process for one vendor. Cause: The Town had a significant amount of turnover in managerial positions and procurement documentation was not filed in an organized manner. Effect: The Town is not in compliance with Federal procurement requirements. Questioned Costs: $682,160 Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No. Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to ensure that all procurement actions are properly documented in the Town’s contract files. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.

Corrective Action Plan

Condition: The Town was unable to provide documentation to support a competitive procurement process for one vendor. Corrective Action Planned: A change in Town leadership (Town Administrator) caused the requested documents to be misplaced. In the future the Town will keep all procurement documents together in one central location at Town Hall. Anticipated Completion Date: Completed Contact: Justine Caggiano, Town Administrator

Prior Finding References

2024-002

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FY 2024-06-30

$3,726,458 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on March 30, 2025 — management decision was due September 30, 2025.

2024-001
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
MODIFIED OPINIONQUESTIONED COSTS

The Town was unable to provide documentation to support a competitive procurement process for one vendor. Cause: The Town had a significant amount of turnover in managerial positions and procurement documentation was not filed in an organized manner. Effect: The Town is not in compliance with Federal procurement requirements. Questioned Costs: $243,488 Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No. Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to ensure that all procurement actions are properly documented in the Town’s contract files. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.

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2024-001 U.S. Department of Agriculture Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities – ALN 10.760 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.319, procurements must provide for full and open competition. Condition: The Town was unable to provide documentation to support a competitive procurement process for one vendor. Cause: The Town had a significant amount of turnover in managerial positions and procurement documentation was not filed in an organized manner. Effect: The Town is not in compliance with Federal procurement requirements. Questioned Costs: $243,488 Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No. Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to ensure that all procurement actions are properly documented in the Town’s contract files. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.

Corrective Action Plan

Condition: The Town was unable to provide documentation to support a competitive procurement process for one vendor. Corrective Action Planned: A change in Town leadership (Town Administrator) caused the requested documents to be misplaced. In the future the Town will keep all procurement documents together in one central location at Town Hall. Anticipated Completion Date: Completed Contact: Laurie Dell’Olio, Town Accountant

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2024-001
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
MODIFIED OPINIONQUESTIONED COSTS

The Town was unable to provide documentation to support a competitive procurement process for one vendor. Cause: The Town had a significant amount of turnover in managerial positions and procurement documentation was not filed in an organized manner. Effect: The Town is not in compliance with Federal procurement requirements. Questioned Costs: $243,488 Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No. Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to ensure that all procurement actions are properly documented in the Town’s contract files. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.

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2024-001 U.S. Department of Agriculture Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities – ALN 10.760 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.319, procurements must provide for full and open competition. Condition: The Town was unable to provide documentation to support a competitive procurement process for one vendor. Cause: The Town had a significant amount of turnover in managerial positions and procurement documentation was not filed in an organized manner. Effect: The Town is not in compliance with Federal procurement requirements. Questioned Costs: $243,488 Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No. Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to ensure that all procurement actions are properly documented in the Town’s contract files. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.

Corrective Action Plan

Condition: The Town was unable to provide documentation to support a competitive procurement process for one vendor. Corrective Action Planned: A change in Town leadership (Town Administrator) caused the requested documents to be misplaced. In the future the Town will keep all procurement documents together in one central location at Town Hall. Anticipated Completion Date: Completed Contact: Laurie Dell’Olio, Town Accountant

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FY 2024-06-30

$3,726,458 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on April 1, 2025 — management decision was due October 1, 2025.

2024-001
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
MODIFIED OPINIONQUESTIONED COSTS

The Town was unable to provide documentation to support a competitive procurement process for one vendor. Cause: The Town had a significant amount of turnover in managerial positions and procurement documentation was not filed in an organized manner. Effect: The Town is not in compliance with Federal procurement requirements. Questioned Costs: $243,488 Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No. Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to ensure that all procurement actions are properly documented in the Town’s contract files. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.

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2024-001 U.S. Department of Agriculture Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities – ALN 10.760 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.319, procurements must provide for full and open competition. Condition: The Town was unable to provide documentation to support a competitive procurement process for one vendor. Cause: The Town had a significant amount of turnover in managerial positions and procurement documentation was not filed in an organized manner. Effect: The Town is not in compliance with Federal procurement requirements. Questioned Costs: $243,488 Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No. Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to ensure that all procurement actions are properly documented in the Town’s contract files. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.

Corrective Action Plan

Condition: The Town was unable to provide documentation to support a competitive procurement process for one vendor. Corrective Action Planned: A change in Town leadership (Town Administrator) caused the requested documents to be misplaced. In the future the Town will keep all procurement documents together in one central location at Town Hall. Anticipated Completion Date: Completed Contact: Laurie Dell’Olio, Town Accountant

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2024-001
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
MODIFIED OPINIONQUESTIONED COSTS

The Town was unable to provide documentation to support a competitive procurement process for one vendor. Cause: The Town had a significant amount of turnover in managerial positions and procurement documentation was not filed in an organized manner. Effect: The Town is not in compliance with Federal procurement requirements. Questioned Costs: $243,488 Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No. Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to ensure that all procurement actions are properly documented in the Town’s contract files. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.

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Full finding narrative

2024-001 U.S. Department of Agriculture Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities – ALN 10.760 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.319, procurements must provide for full and open competition. Condition: The Town was unable to provide documentation to support a competitive procurement process for one vendor. Cause: The Town had a significant amount of turnover in managerial positions and procurement documentation was not filed in an organized manner. Effect: The Town is not in compliance with Federal procurement requirements. Questioned Costs: $243,488 Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No. Recommendation: The Town should implement procedures to ensure that all procurement actions are properly documented in the Town’s contract files. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the finding.

Corrective Action Plan

Condition: The Town was unable to provide documentation to support a competitive procurement process for one vendor. Corrective Action Planned: A change in Town leadership (Town Administrator) caused the requested documents to be misplaced. In the future the Town will keep all procurement documents together in one central location at Town Hall. Anticipated Completion Date: Completed Contact: Laurie Dell’Olio, Town Accountant

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