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Program: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds ALN 21.027 Program Requirement: Procurement Criteria: Pursuant to 2 CFR section 200.206 (d)(1), non-Federal entities are restricted from doing business with parties that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal programs or activities. Condition: Procurement files did not have written documentation of the College’s verification that vendors were not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from federal programs. Context: Three out of three procurement files did not have documentation of verification that the vendor was not debarred or suspended. Cause: The College failed to document in the file their verification that the vendor was not debarred or suspended. Effect: The College is not able to provide proper supporting documentation of compliance with the suspended or debarred requirements. Questioned Costs: No Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendation: The College needs to implement a review of process of procurement files to ensure that proper supporting documentation is obtained and included in the procurement files. Views of Responsible Officials: The College agrees with the recommendation and plans to develop a checklist to ensure compliance with the procurement requirements related to suspension and debarment.