MEEKER COOPERATIVE LIGHT & POWER ASSOCIATIONNon-Profit

Federal Program Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (AL 21.029) Procurement Suspended and Debarred Parties Significant Deficiency Criteria 2 CFR Part 200.318 states that a non-Federal entity must have and use documented procedures, consistent with state, local, and tribal laws and regulations and the standards of 2 CFR part 200.317 through 200.327. Condition Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association does not have a written procurement policy in place that adheres to Federal minimum standards. Cause Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association does not have a written procurement policy that adheres to Federal minimum standards. Questioned Costs None Context Per inquiry with Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association management, they do not have a procurement policy in place that adheres to Federal minimum standards. Effect Non-compliance with Procurement compliance requirements. This could result in Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association not following state and local regulations as well as 2 CFR Part 200.317 through 200.327. Repeat Finding This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation Recommend for Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association to create and implement a procurement policy that adheres to state and local regulations as well as 2 CFR Part 200.317 through 200.327. Views of Responsible Officials Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association agrees with the recommendation.

Federal Program Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (AL 21.029) Procurement Suspended and Debarred Parties Significant Deficiency Criteria Non-Federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. “Covered transactions” include contracts for goods and services awarded under a non-procurement transaction (e.g. grant or cooperative agreement) that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000 or meet certain other criteria as specified in 2 CFR part 180.220. Condition Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association is not currently reviewing parties they are contracting with to ensure they are not suspended or debarred. It is noted, however, that no contractors hired by Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association were listed on the suspended or debarred parties listing. Cause Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association does not have written policies or procedures addressing contracting with suspended or debarred parties. Questioned Costs None Context Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association contracted with one contractor during the year. We tested the contractor and found the contractor was not included on the suspended and debarred parties listing. Effect Non-compliance with Suspension & Debarment compliance requirements. This could result in Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association contracting with a suspended or debarred party. Repeat Finding This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation Recommend for Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association to create and implement a policy to ensure all contracted parties are not included on the Federal suspended or debarred party listing, in accordance with 2 CFR part 180.220. Views of Responsible Officials Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association agrees with the recommendation.