EAST COLUMBIA WATERWORKS DISTRICTLocal Government

2020-003. Noncompliance with Federal Procurement Standards Criteria: Title 2 U. S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) requires that non-federal entities that expend federal funds to meet the general procurement standards in 2 CFR section 200.318. These standards include having written procurement procedures which reflect applicable state and local laws and regulations and that conform to applicable federal law and the standards identified in 2 CFR section 200.318. Condition: The Board of Commissioners of the District did not adopt written procurement procedures as required by the Uniform Guidance. Cause: Oversight. Effect: Without written documentation as guidance, the District could make procurements under federal awards that were not in compliance with applicable state, local, or federal regulations. Recommendation: The Board of Commissioners of the District should adopt a written procurement policy that meets the requirements of 2 CFR section 200.318. Management?s Response: The Board of Commissioners adopted a written procurement plan that meets the requirements of 2 CFR section 200.318 on April 19, 2021.