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2023-006 Suspension and Debarment Program Information Federal Organization Federal Communications Commission Assistance Listing Numbers 32.006 COVID-19 Telehealth Program Award Numbers CA2067511 Criteria [ ] Compliance Finding [X] Significant Deficiency [ ] Material Weakness Title 2 CFR 200.214 and Title 2 CFR 180.300 require that organizations “verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified” before entering into covered transactions (procurement contracts, purchase orders, or agreements greater than or equal to $25,000) with persons or vendors. Condition The Hospital did not maintain adequate documentation of the required search to verify that vendors were not suspended or debarred before awarding federally funded contracts. Cause The Hospital did not follow its documented policies and procedures. Effect The Hospital may enter into covered transactions with vendors that are suspended or debarred, resulting in noncompliance with federal regulations and potential questioned costs. Questioned Costs None. Context During our testing of suspension and debarment, we noted that the Hospital had not maintained adequate documentation to verifying a SAM.gov search. Recommendation Verification should be documented and retained to demonstrate compliance with applicable federal requirements. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action Management is in agreement with this finding and will implement the suggested actions as outlined in the corrective action plan.