Finding 401448 (2023-001)

2023-001 – Suspension and Debarment Finding Type: Significant Deficiency in internal control over compliance Program: ALN 14.267 – Supportive Housing Program Criteria: As required by 2 CFR 200.214, Non-Federal entities are subject to the non-procurement debarment and suspension regulations implementing Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, 2 CFR part 180. The regulations in 2 CFR part 180 restrict awards, subawards, and contracts with certain parties that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal assistance programs or activities Condition: The vendor used for this grant was not checked for suspension and debarment prior to execution of the contract. Also, the contract did not include certification that the vendor was not suspended or debarred. Cause: Management oversight. Questioned Cost: None. Recommendation: We recommend that the CMHSP update contract language to include certification that vendor is not suspended or debarred. View of Responsible Official: Management is in agreement with this recommendation