Finding 1170785 (2024-014)

COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Assistance Listing No. 21.027, Passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Grant Period - Year ended December 31, 2024. Criteria: Title 2 CFR Section 200.214 of the Uniform Guidance subjects nonfederal entities to the non-procurement debarment and suspension regulations implementing Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, 2 CFR part 180. The regulations in 2 CFR part 180 restrict 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 District did not verify the parties were not debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal programs prior to awarding contracts. Questioned Costs: None. Perspective Information: Not applicable. Effect: Contracts under the federal program may improperly be awarded to excluded or ineligible parties. Cause: The District Manager was not aware of the District’s responsibility to verify that parties were not suspended or debarred. Identification of Repeat Findings: Not applicable. Recommendation: The District should apply the guidance in section 200.214 of the Uniform Guidance in determining whether parties are excluded or ineligible for participation in Federal programs. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. Corrective Action Plan: See the County’s corrective action plan.