Finding Text
Finding Reference No.:
2024-001
Assistance Listing Number:
21.027
Program Title:
COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
Finding:
Suspension & Debarment
Questioned Costs:
Not Applicable
Criteria:
Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.214 Suspension and Debarment states recipients and subrecipients are subject to the debarment and suspension regulations described in 2 CFR part 180. The regulations in 2 CFR part 180 restrict making Federal awards, subawards, and contracts with certain parties that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from receiving or participating in Federal awards.
Condition:
The Town did not provide evidence to support verification that entities were not suspended or debarred was performed.
Cause:
The Town does not have procedures and/or policies in place regarding verification for suspended or debarred entities.
Effect:
The Town may enter into contracts with entities that are suspended or debarred, which could result in noncompliance with federal requirements and the possibility of the reduction grant funding.
Questioned Costs:
No questioned costs were identified.
Recommendation:
We recommend the Town implement policies and procedures regarding verification of entity suspension and debarment.
Repeat Finding:
This is not a repeat finding.
Views of Responsible Officials:
See corrective action plan attached.