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Town of East Haddam ConnecticutLocal Government

EIN: 061001986

UEI: J27LSUEAWXJ8

Audit also covers EIN: 066001607 · unlinked EINs have no separate FAC filing

Audited by: CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Oversight agency: 21 [Department of the Treasury]

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Data as of September 2, 2026

Town of East Haddam Connecticut8 audit years3 findings2 repeat
8
Audit Years
3
Total Findings
2
Repeat Findings
$2.4M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2024)

FY 2024-06-30

MATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE DISCLOSED$2,378,333 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on May 15, 2025. 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 November 15, 2025 (295 days ago).

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FY 2023-06-30

MATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE DISCLOSED$1,474,274 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on September 16, 2024 — management decision was due March 16, 2025.

FY 2022-06-30

$1,772,315 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on July 19, 2023 — management decision was due January 19, 2024.

FY 2021-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$1,257,604 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on January 11, 2022 — management decision was due July 11, 2022.

2021-001
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2020-001

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.

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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.

Corrective Action Plan

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

Prior Finding References

2020-001

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FY 2020-06-30

$2,609,037 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on January 10, 2021 — management decision was due July 10, 2021.

2020-001
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2019-001

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.

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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.

Corrective Action Plan

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

Prior Finding References

2019-001

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FY 2019-06-30

$1,101,898 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on November 5, 2019 — management decision was due May 5, 2020.

2019-001
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

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.

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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.

Corrective Action Plan

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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FY 2017-06-30

$1,279,738 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on December 28, 2017 — management decision was due June 28, 2018.

FY 2016-06-30

$1,110,076 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on December 4, 2016 — management decision was due June 4, 2017.

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