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NONCOMPLIANCE WITH GRANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS; HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM, AL No. 97.067, GRANT No. EMS-2023-SS-00059, YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Criteria: Per Article XV of the grant contract, the county is subject to the non-procurement debarment and suspension regulations implementing Executive Orders (E.O.) 12549 and 12689. These regulations restrict federal financial assistance awards, subawards, and contracts with certain parties that are debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in federal assistance programs or activities. Condition: The county did not verify that all program recipients/participants were not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from participation in the program in accordance with Article XV of the grant contract Cause: The county does not have a system in place that will allow full compliance with all grant terms and conditions. Effect: Non-compliance with program terms and conditions. Recommendation: Management should develop procedures that will provide reasonable assurance that procurement of goods and services are made in compliance with applicable federal regulations and other procurement requirements specific to a federal award or subaward. The county should obtain the required certifications in order to verify that program recipients/participants were not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from participation in the program. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The government agrees with this finding and will adhere to the attached corrective action plan.