Finding Number: 2024-003 Planned Corrective Action: Medina County acknowledges the deficiencies identified related to procurement documentation and suspension and debarment compliance under the Federal Transit Cluster. To address these issues, the County has implemented the following corrective acti...
Finding Number: 2024-003 Planned Corrective Action: Medina County acknowledges the deficiencies identified related to procurement documentation and suspension and debarment compliance under the Federal Transit Cluster. To address these issues, the County has implemented the following corrective actions: 1. Suspension and Debarment Verification Controls Effective immediately, prior to execution of any covered transaction funded in whole or in part with federal funds that is expected to equal or exceed $25,000, the Transit Department will verify vendor eligibility by performing a search of the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). Evidence of the SAM search, including the date performed and results, will be retained in the procurement file. In addition, all federally funded procurement contracts will include a standard suspension and debarment certification clause, or alternatively, a signed vendor certification will be obtained and retained when applicable. 2. Standardized Procurement Documentation The County will implement a standardized procurement checklist to be completed for all Transit procurements. This checklist will require documentation of: o The rationale for the method of procurement o The basis for contractor selection or rejection o The selection of contract type o The basis for contract price Completed checklists and supporting documentation will be maintained as part of the official procurement file in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.318 and the Medina County Transit Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual. 3. Supervisory Review and Oversight The Transit Director, or designee, will perform a documented supervisory review of each procurement file prior to contract execution to ensure all required federal and County documentation is complete. No procurement will proceed without evidence of this review. 4. Training and Accountability Staff involved in Transit procurement activities will receive refresher training on federal procurement requirements, including suspension and debarment and procurement documentation standards. Compliance with these procedures will be monitored on an ongoing basis. Anticipated Completion Date: Implemented immediately and fully operational by March 31, 2026 Responsible Contact Person: Shannon Rine, Transit Director