Suspension and Debarment Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (ELC) Program – Assistance Listing No. 93.323 Condition: The organization did not document that Sam.gov was checked prior to entering into a contract with a vendor. Recommendation: We recommend that the organization retain documentation that Sam.gov was used to verify that a vendor was not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction prior to contract. To the extent practicable, the organization can engage with a third party that will verify any new and existing vendors have not been suspended or debarred on a monthly basis. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Management recognizes that even though none of the vendors utilized were suspended, debarred or otherwise excluded, the potential for violations increase if the verification is not done prior to engaging in transactions. For grant expenses with federal funding, LCHC management has implemented mandatory SAM.gov verification for all vendors prior to contract execution, with documentation retained in procurement files. LCHC has held meetings where applicable staff have been informed of compliance requirements. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Jeffrey Nelson Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 7/1/2025 If there are any questions regarding this plan, please call Jeffrey Nelson at 872-588-3033