FOODSHARE, INC.Non-Profit

Finding No. 2019-001 Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Program All Federal Programs Criteria Foodshare, Inc., must comply with procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 within Uniform Guidance. Condition Foodshare, Inc.?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 Foodshare, Inc., did have a procurement policy in place, it was not in conformity with the federal Uniform Guidance criteria. Additionally, Foodshare, Inc., did follow the federal procedures as it relates to the contracts under the procurements applicable to Foodshare, Inc.?s major programs. Effect With the absence of a compliant policy, Foodshare, Inc., is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to federal procurement. Cause Although Foodshare, Inc., updated their procurement policy, they did not understand that all requirements must be included in the policy. Recommendation We recommend that Foodshare, Inc., 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 and will amend their procurement policy.