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Criteria: 2 CFR sections 200.212 and 200.318(h); 48 CFR section 52.209-6 outlines that the non-Federal entity must verify that the agency in which it is entering into a contract is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transaction. Condition: The Organization did not retain the documentation of verification of vendors not suppressed or debarred prior to entering into a contract with the vendor. Cause: The Organization does not have a procurement policy that contains the necessary provisions stated above. Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions. View of Responsible Officials: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.