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Criteria: The Organization is required to create a written procurement, suspension, and debarment policy that complies with applicable federal requirements and to follow this policy when procuring goods and services. Condition: During testing performed, it was determined estimates, quotes, closed bids, etc. were not obtained prior to entering into contracts as follows: Health Center Program Cluster o Two covered transactions. o During testing performed, two contracts entered into excluded provisions required by Appendix II of 2 CFR Part 200. Section 223 o Two covered transactions. Cause: Due to oversight by Valle del Sol, Inc. and Subsidiary. Effect: Valle del Sol, Inc. and Subsidiary is not in compliance with the procurement guidelines under the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context/Sampling: The following nonstatistical samples were tested: Health Center Program o Two of five covered transactions. Section 223 o Two of six covered transactions. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization adhere to their formal policy when acquiring goods and services. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.