Answer: The City lacked a process for suspension and debarment assessments on new federal contracts.
Trend: In 2025, the City conducted an assessment for one relevant contract but had not done so previously.
List: The City will now implement assessments for all new contracts funded by federal awards.
Finding Text
The City did not have a process implemented to perform suspension and debarment assessments for new contracts funded by federal awards. In 2025 the City performed a suspension and debarment assessment for the one contract applicable to the suspension and debarment requirements funded by federal monies. Going forward the City will perform suspension and debarment assessments for all new contracts.
Corrective Action Plan
Going forward, the City will ensure that suspension and debarment assessment are performed for all contracts financed with federal awards.