Answer: The City lacked a process for assessing suspension and debarment for new federal contracts.
Trend: In 2025, the City conducted an assessment for one relevant contract, indicating a shift towards compliance.
List: Moving forward, the City will implement assessments for all new contracts funded by federal awards.
Finding Text
The City did not have a process implemented to perform suspension and debarment assessments for new contracts funded by federal awards. In 2025 the City performed a suspension and debarment assessment for the one contract applicable to the suspension and debarment requirements funded by federal monies. Going forward the City will perform suspension and debarment assessments for all new contracts.
Corrective Action Plan
Recommendation - The City should ensure that suspension and debarments checks are performed on contracts above $25,000 that are funded through federal awards.