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2022-002: Suspension and Debarment Information on the Federal Program: Assistance Listing Number 84.362A Native Hawaiian Education Program Criteria: Non-federal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards to parties that are suspended or debarred when the transaction is expected to equal or exceed $25,000 as specified in 2 CFR section 180. Condition and Context: `Aha Punana Leo did not retain evidence of verification that the parties contracted were not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from doing business under the grant. Cause: While `Aha Punana Leo has a policy requiring verification of suspension and debarment during the procurement process, the Organization did not retain evidence that the verification was performed. Effect or Potential Effect: Doing business with an entity that is suspended or debarred. Questioned Costs: $0 Recommendation: We recommend the Organization retain evidence of the verification of suspension or debarment prior to contracting with an entity that is expected to be paid $25,000 or more.