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SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT Type of Finding: Significant deficiency in internal control over compliance Other matters Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Title: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 10.553, 10.555, and 10.559 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Pass-Through Number(s): 1-0256-000 Award Period: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 Criteria or Specific Requirement: Per 2 CRF section 180.995, the District should have controls in place to review vendors showing they are not excluded or debarred for participating in procurement transactions that use federal funds. Condition: During suspension and debarment testing, it was noted that the district was not retaining documentation of Sam.Gov searches. Questioned Costs: None. Context: During suspension and debarment testing, it was noted that the district was not retaining documentation of Sam.Gov searches. Cause: Oversight. Effect: Lack of proper documentation of controls over compliance with suspension and debarment requirements could result in paying suspended or debarred vendors. This could ultimately result in questioned costs. After review of vendors, it was noted that no vendors used were on the suspension or debarment list. Repeat Finding: Yes. 2024-001. Recommendation: We recommend the District implement procedures and controls to ensure vendors are not suspended or debarred. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: There is no disagreement with the finding. Management will train employees on the UGG policy.