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Audit Objective 

Determine whether Town of Colesville (Town) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. 

Key Findings 

Officials did not always use a competitive process when purchasing goods or services and some officials were unfamiliar with the Town’s procurement policy requirements.

Of the 28 purchases reviewed totaling $1.2 million, officials did not properly seek competition for three purchases totaling $170,575. 

Key Recommendations 

• Comply with Board policies and statutes when procuring goods and services. 
• Retain adequate documentation of actions taken when procuring goods and services. 

Town officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action.