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2022-003 ? Suspension and Debarment Federal agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal program title: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 10.553, 10.555, 10.556, and 10.559 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Pass-Through Number(s): 1-0001-000 Award Period: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 Type of Finding: ? Significant deficiency in internal control over compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: Per 2 CRF section 180.995, the District should have controls in place to review vendors showing they are not excluded or debarred for participating in procurement transactions that use federal funds. Condition: During suspension and debarment testing, it was noted that the District did not verify that the vendors/contractors were not suspended or debarred until after awarding the contract. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: 2 of 2 vendors tested had no review before the awarding the contract to ensure they were not suspended or debarred. Cause: Oversight. Effect: Lack of proper documentation of controls over compliance with suspension and debarment requirements could result in paying suspended or debarred vendors. This could ultimately result in questioned costs. After review of vendors, it was noted that no vendors used were on the suspension or debarment list. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendation: We recommend the District review suspension and debarment before entering into contracts with vendors. Views of Responsible Official: There is no disagreement with the finding.