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Please note that in Illinois this option is not applicable to Food Service Management Company (FSMC) contracts. All FSMC contracts must be procured utlizing the three step process described on \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.isbe.net/Pages/SNP-FSMC-Vended-Meals-Contracts.aspx\" \u0014our website\u0015.\nGovernment-wide regulations state:\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/part-200/section-200.320\" \\l \"p-200.320(a)(1)(iii)\" \u00142 CFR 200.320(a)(1)(iii)\u0015 Micro-purchase thresholds. The non-Federal entity (SFA/SO) is responsible for determining and documenting an appropriate micro-purchase threshold based on internal controls, an evaluation of risk, and its documented procurement procedures. The micro-purchase threshold used by the non-Federal entity must be authorized or not prohibited under State, local, or tribal laws or regulations.\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/part-200/section-200.320\" \\l \"p-200.320(a)(1)(iv)\" \u00142 CFR 200.320(a)(1)(iv)\u0015 Non-Federal entity increase to the micro-purchase threshold up to $50,000. Non-Federal entities (SFA/SO) may establish a threshold higher than the micro-purchase threshold identified in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) in accordance with the requirements of this section. The non-Federal entity may self-certify a threshold up to $50,000 on an annual basis and must maintain documentation to be made available to the Federal awarding agency and auditors in accordance with \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-200.334\" \u00142 CFR 200.334\u0015. The self-certification must include a justification, clear identification of the threshold, and supporting documentation of any of the following:\n(A) A qualification as a low-risk auditee, in accordance with the criteria in \u0013 HYPERLINK \"file:///C:/Users/csmith/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/I4QQOPXJ/2%20CFR%20200.520\" \u00142 CFR 200.520\u0015 for the most recent audit;\n(B) An annual internal institutional risk assessment to identify, mitigate, and manage financial risks; or,\n(C) For public institutions, a higher threshold consistent with State law. (Not applicable to Illinois Public Schools).\nSFA/SO must ensure that they meet all Self-Certification requirements on an annual basis. If any other regulatory or financial departments, agencies, entities and/or reporting require notification of an SFA/SO Self-Certification to increase the micro-purchase threshold, it is the responsibility of the SFA/SO to provide the required information.\nRequirements: check yes or no\nYES\nNO\nDoes the SFA/SO have language allowing for a higher micro-purchase threshold in their written procurement procedures?\n\u0003☐\u0004\n\u0003☐\u0004\nThe SFA/SO  will evaluate and document if utilizing a \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/part-200/section-200.320\" \\l \"p-200.320(c)(1)\" \u0014noncompetitive procurement\u0015 is worth the risk for all purchases that qualify under this self-certification. Any purchases that are not worth the risk will be procured in accordance with \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200?toc=1\" \u00142 CFR 200\u0015 and applicable CNP regulations?\n\u0003☐\u0004\n\u0003☐\u0004\nWill the SFA/SO adhere to their internal controls to ensure that the micro purchase method is allowable, appropriate, and reasonable use of federal taxpayer funds?\n\u0003☐\u0004\n\u0003☐\u0004\nDoes the procurement policies/ procedures have a segregation of duties to provided needed checks and balances specific to SFA/SO procurement?\n\u0003☐\u0004\n\u0003☐\u0004\nCriteria for a low-risk auditee: select all that apply. 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