14.251 Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous Grants Federal Grantor: Department of Housing and Urban Development Compliance Requirement: Internal Controls over Procurement, Suspension and Disbarment Criteria: Non-federal entities who receive federal grants may not contract with entities that are suspended, disbarred, or otherwise excluded from receiving or participating in Federal awards. Condition: The Organization did not have controls in place to ensure vendors were eligible to receive federal awards. Cause: The Organization did not implement proper internal controls to verify that all contractors were eligible to participate in programs funded with Federal awards. Effect: Without proper internal controls, the Organization may not properly identify vendors that are ineligible to participate in federal contracts. Questioned Costs: None. Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend policies and procedures be implemented related to suspension and disbarment whereby the Organization can identify any ineligible contractors prior to entering in to any contracts with vendors. View of Responsible Official: The Organization will implement appropriate policies and procedures related to suspension and disbarment as part of any future grant application and management process. We will identify ineligible contractors prior to entering into vendor agreements and will monitor existing contractors to ensure they have not become ineligible. A formal federal procedures policy is being implemented in 2026. Contact Person: Rhonda Adams Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2026