Finding Text
Condition: There was no documenation to verify that vendors that were used were not disbarred or suspended.
Criteria: Recipients and subrecipients of federal funds are restricted from making contracts with certain parties that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from receiving or participaing in Federal awards, in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200.14. Internal controls should be in place that provide reasonable assurance that vendors that are being used for expenditures charged to federal programs are not debarred or suspended and are appropriately documented.
Cause: There was no lookup of vendors on the appropriate federal website for vendors used.
Effect: Since vendors were not appropriately reviewed and searched, it is possible that a vendor could be disbarred or suspended. This could result in noncompliance with the Uniform Guidance.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Organization will review its procedures and make appropriate changes. The Organization accepts the recommendation.