EIN: 270115816
UEI: YXNGL9KDXMM1
Audited by: Cherry Bekaert LLP
Oversight agency: 84 [Department of Education]
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Data as of September 7, 2026
Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization
The FAC accepted this audit on January 5, 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 July 5, 2026 (71 days ago).
What is a management decision? →FAC accepted this audit on January 6, 2025 — management decision was due July 6, 2025.
FAC accepted this audit on December 11, 2023 — management decision was due June 11, 2024.
FAC accepted this audit on November 16, 2022 — management decision was due May 16, 2023.
FAC accepted this audit on January 18, 2022 — management decision was due July 18, 2022.
The Organization does not have a formal procurement policy in place that includes the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.317 through 200.327 setforth within the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None Context: There was an absence of a formal procurement policy that contained Uniform Guidance elements outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.317 through 200.327. Cause: The Organization was unaware of the Uniform Guidance requirements for procurement and written policies and procedures. Effect: With the absence of a compliant policy, the Organization is at risk for noncompliance with other Federal programs as it relates to Federal procurement. Recommendation: The Organization should adopt a formal procurement policy to be in line with current Uniform Guidance Standards set forth in 2 CFR sections 200.317 through 200.327. Management's Response: Management agrees with this finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴FINDING 2021-002 ? PROCUREMENT POLICY CFDA NUMBER: 84.411C PROGRAM TITLE: Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Program - Early-Phase Grants DEPARTMENT: U.S. Department of Education AWARD YEAR: 2021 Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.318, non-Federal entities must have and use documented procurement procedures, consistent with State, Local, and tribal laws and regulations, for the acquisition of property or services required under a Federal award or subaward. The non-Federal entity?s documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in 2 CFR sections 200.317 through 200.327. Condition: The Organization does not have a formal procurement policy in place that includes the essential elements as outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.317 through 200.327 setforth within the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None Context: There was an absence of a formal procurement policy that contained Uniform Guidance elements outlined in 2 CFR sections 200.317 through 200.327. Cause: The Organization was unaware of the Uniform Guidance requirements for procurement and written policies and procedures. Effect: With the absence of a compliant policy, the Organization is at risk for noncompliance with other Federal programs as it relates to Federal procurement. Recommendation: The Organization should adopt a formal procurement policy to be in line with current Uniform Guidance Standards set forth in 2 CFR sections 200.317 through 200.327. Management's Response: Management agrees with this finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
2021-002 Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Program ? Early-Phase Grants, CFDA No. 84.411C Recommendation: The auditors recommend the Organization adopt a formal procurement policy to be in line with current Uniform Guidance Standards set forth in 2 CFR sections 200.317 through 200.327. Actions Taken or Planned: CSTA has implemented a procurement policy that is aligned with current Uniform Guidance Standards set forth in 2 CFR sections 200.317 through 200.327. This policy was reviewed by a third-party contractor with expertise in grant policies and procedures. The procurement policy has been in place as of November 2021. Person Responsible: Jake Baskin, Executive Director Estimated Date of Completion: December 2021
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