Finding 1077625 (2023-003)

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.