Finding Text
Federal Program
Capitalization Grants for Clean Water State Revolving Funds (AL 66.458)
Capitalization Grants for Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (AL 66.468)
Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment
Criteria
Uniform Guidance states “Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. “Covered transactions” include contracts for goods and services awarded under a non-procurement transaction (e.g., grant or cooperative agreement) that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000 or meet certain other criteria as specified in 2 CFR section 180.220”.
Condition
We tested two vendors for whom the City entered into covered transactions with. We noted one of the vendors was not reviewed to ensure they were not suspended or debarred from receiving federal funds. We reviewed Sam.gov and noted this vendor was not listed as having an active exclusion.
Questioned Costs
None.
Context
2 vendors were tested from a population of 2.
Effect
The City has in increased risk of entering into a covered transaction with a suspended or debarred vendor.
Cause
The City did not follow their procurement policy.
Repeat Finding
No.
Recommendation
The City should follow their procurement policy.
Views of Responsible Officials
The City agrees with the recommendation.