Answer: The City lacks proof that contractors for awarded vendors are not suspended or debarred.
Trend: This issue indicates a potential gap in compliance monitoring for contractor eligibility.
List: Follow up by implementing a system to regularly verify contractor status and maintain proper documentation.
Finding Text
The City did not maintain documentation verifying that the contractors associated with awarded vendors tested, were not suspended or debarred.
Corrective Action Plan
Management will implement a process to ensure all vendors are verified for suspension and debarment prior to awarding or extending a contract. The process will be documented in the vendor file.