EIN: 061001986
UEI: J27LSUEAWXJ8
Data as of August 25, 2026
Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization
The FAC accepted this audit on January 11, 2022. 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 July 11, 2022 (1507 days ago).
What is a management decision? →Finding No. 2021-001 Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Program All Federal Programs Criteria The Town must comply with procurement standards as set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within Uniform Guidance. 9 Condition The Town?s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Questioned Costs None noted. Context Although the Town did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal uniform guidance criteria, the Town did follow the State procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the Town?s major program. Effect With the absence of a compliant policy, the Town is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to federal procurement. Repeat Finding Yes, 2020-001 Cause The Town was aware of the procurement standards but needed time to draft a formal policy. Recommendation We recommend that the Town review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 and 200.326. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with this finding.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴Finding No. 2021-001 Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Program All Federal Programs Criteria The Town must comply with procurement standards as set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within Uniform Guidance. 9 Condition The Town?s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Questioned Costs None noted. Context Although the Town did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal uniform guidance criteria, the Town did follow the State procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the Town?s major program. Effect With the absence of a compliant policy, the Town is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to federal procurement. Repeat Finding Yes, 2020-001 Cause The Town was aware of the procurement standards but needed time to draft a formal policy. Recommendation We recommend that the Town review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 and 200.326. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with this finding.
SINGLE AUDIT FINDINGS: Finding 2021-001, Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Description of Finding The Town of East Haddam?s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence The Town of East Haddam acknowledges the finding. The Town notes that while we did not have the appropriate procurement standards in place to conform to the new federal guidelines, we did follow State of Connecticut procedures with regard to the several ongoing bridge projects. All grant monies received by the Town for bridge projects were coordinated with and approved by the State of Connecticut and in accordance with our contracts with the State. Corrective Action The Town has recently prepared the necessary policy to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. The Town is taking steps to amend the Purchasing Ordinance to include complying with Federal procurement policies, when applicable. Name of Contact Person Cynthia R. Varricchio Projected Completion Date December 9, 2021
2020-001
FAC accepted this audit on January 10, 2021 — management decision was due July 10, 2021.
Finding No. 2020-001 Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Program All Federal Programs Criteria The Town must comply with procurement standards as set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within Uniform Guidance. Condition The Town?s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.Questioned Costs None noted. Context Although the Town did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal uniform guidance criteria, the Town did follow the State procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the Town?s major program. Effect With the absence of a compliant policy, the Town is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to federal procurement. Cause The Town was unaware of the details surrounding the new procurement standards. Recommendation We recommend that the Town review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 and 200.326. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with this finding.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴Finding No. 2020-001 Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Program All Federal Programs Criteria The Town must comply with procurement standards as set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within Uniform Guidance. Condition The Town?s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326.Questioned Costs None noted. Context Although the Town did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal uniform guidance criteria, the Town did follow the State procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the Town?s major program. Effect With the absence of a compliant policy, the Town is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to federal procurement. Cause The Town was unaware of the details surrounding the new procurement standards. Recommendation We recommend that the Town review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 and 200.326. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with this finding.
SINGLE AUDIT FINDINGS: Finding 2020-001, Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Description of Finding The Town of East Haddam?s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence The Town of East Haddam acknowledges the finding. The Town notes that while we did not have the appropriate procurement standards in place to conform to the new federal guidelines, we did follow State of Connecticut procedures with regard to the several ongoing bridge projects. All grant monies received by the Town for bridge projects were coordinated with and approved by the State of Connecticut and in accordance with our contracts with the State. Corrective Action The Town will make the necessary policy changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 and 200.326. The Town will also seek guidance from any State agencies facilitating future grants to ensure that required documentation is in compliance with both federal and state requirements. Name of Contact Person Cynthia R. Varricchio Projected Completion Date January 31, 2021
2019-001
FAC accepted this audit on November 5, 2019 — management decision was due May 5, 2020.
III. FEDERAL AWARDS FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS Finding No. 2019-001 Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Program All Federal Programs Criteria The Town must use their own documented procurement procedures that comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within Uniform Guidance. Condition The Town?s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Questioned Costs None noted. Context Although the Town did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal uniform guidance criteria, the Town did follow the State procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the Town?s major program. Effect With the absence of a compliant policy, the Town is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to federal procurement. Cause The Town was unaware of the details surrounding the new procurement standards. Recommendation We recommend that the Town review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 and 200.326. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with this finding.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴III. FEDERAL AWARDS FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS Finding No. 2019-001 Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Program All Federal Programs Criteria The Town must use their own documented procurement procedures that comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within Uniform Guidance. Condition The Town?s procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Questioned Costs None noted. Context Although the Town did not have a policy in place in conformity with the federal uniform guidance criteria, the Town did follow the State procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to the Town?s major program. Effect With the absence of a compliant policy, the Town is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to federal procurement. Cause The Town was unaware of the details surrounding the new procurement standards. Recommendation We recommend that the Town review its formal procurement policies and make necessary changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 and 200.326. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with this finding.
Finding 2019-00 l, Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Description of Finding The Town of East Haddam's procurement standards do not include the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326, Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence The Town of East Haddam acknowledges the finding. The Town notes that while we did not have the appropriate procurement standards in place to conform to the new federal guidelines, we did follow State of Connecticut procedures with regard to the several ongoing bridge projects. All grant monies received by the Town for bridge projects were coordinated with and approved by the State of Connecticut and in accordance with our contracts with the State. Corrective Action The Town will make the necessary policy changes to comply with the criteria as set out in 2 CFR sections 200.318 and 200,326. The Town will also seek guidance from any State agencies facilitating future grants to ensure that required documentation is in compliance with both Federal and State requirements, Name of Contact Person Cynthia R. Varricchio Projected Completion Dale March 31, 2020
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