Finding 1213972 (2025-003)

2025-003 Suspension and Disbarment Condition: The Organization did not research vendors of covered transactions for potential suspension or debarment. Criteria: Per Code of Federal Regulations 2 CFR 200.214, the Organization is prohibited from entering into contracts with certain parties that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from receiving or participating in Federal awards. Cause: The Organization did not have a procedure in place to research vendors for suspension and debarment. Effect: Although the audit did not identify any instances of noncompliance, the Organization did not research vendors for potential suspension and debarment and could have engaged with a vendor that was suspended or debarred. Recommendation: RBT recommends that the Organization establish policies and procedures requiring that the Organization verify and document vendors' suspension and debarment status prior to entering into contracts with the vendors. Management's Response: See corrective action plan.