Issue: Vendors were not checked for suspension or debarment before payments were made.
Trend: This practice changed with the implementation of the Debarment and Suspension Policy in June 2022.
Follow-up: Ensure all vendor checks are conducted moving forward to comply with the new policy.
Finding Text
No search for suspension or debarment was performed for vendors until the Debarment and Suspension Policy and Procedure was put into place in June 2022, which was after payments were made.