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El Centro Del Barrio, Inc dba CentroMedNon-Profit

EIN: 741787031

UEI: GEEPXJ4BV5H9

Audited by: CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Oversight agency: 93 [Department of Health and Human Services]

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Data as of September 2, 2026

El Centro Del Barrio, Inc dba CentroMed10 audit years1 findings
10
Audit Years
1
Total Findings
0
Repeat Findings
$18.5M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2025)

FY 2025-03-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$18,506,907 federal awards expended

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on October 13, 2025. Under 2 CFR 200.521(d), a pass-through entity that provided federal funds to this organization for this audit period must issue a management decision on these findings by April 13, 2026 (144 days ago).

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2025-002
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

We identified one instance in which the agency did not perform timely suspension and debarment verification for a vendor prior to entering into a covered transaction. Questioned costs: None Context: The vendor in question had a long-standing relationship with the agency and was considered reputable by management. Due to this familiarity, verification procedures were not followed as required, resulting in a lapse in compliance. Cause: The agency relied on the vendor’s history and reputation, assuming compliance without conducting the required verification. Effect: The agency’s failure to consistently perform timely suspension and debarment verifications resulted in noncompliance with federal procurement requirements. Although the vendor in question was ultimately eligible, without a reliable and documented verification process, the Agency risks unintentionally engaging with ineligible vendors in future transactions. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend management implement suspension and debarment verification process for all covered vendors, regardless of their history or reputation, to ensure compliance with federal regulations. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding and acknowledges that timely suspension and debarment verification was not consistently performed across all vendors. To address this deficiency, the agency is implementing a standardized process to ensure suspension and debarment checks are conducted prior to entering into any covered transaction, regardless of vendor history. This process will include documented verification steps, annual review protocols, and staff training to reinforce compliance with federal procurement regulations.

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Full finding narrative

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Name: Health Center Program Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 93.224/93.527 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: H80CS00758 / 2025 Award Period: April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Compliance Criteria: Federal regulations (2 CFR §§ 200.212 and 200.318(h); 2 CFR § 180.300; 48 CFR § 52.209-6) require that entities entering into covered transactions with federal award recipients be verified as not debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from participation in federal programs. This verification must be performed annually and prior to entering into any transaction exceeding the applicable threshold. Condition: We identified one instance in which the agency did not perform timely suspension and debarment verification for a vendor prior to entering into a covered transaction. Questioned costs: None Context: The vendor in question had a long-standing relationship with the agency and was considered reputable by management. Due to this familiarity, verification procedures were not followed as required, resulting in a lapse in compliance. Cause: The agency relied on the vendor’s history and reputation, assuming compliance without conducting the required verification. Effect: The agency’s failure to consistently perform timely suspension and debarment verifications resulted in noncompliance with federal procurement requirements. Although the vendor in question was ultimately eligible, without a reliable and documented verification process, the Agency risks unintentionally engaging with ineligible vendors in future transactions. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend management implement suspension and debarment verification process for all covered vendors, regardless of their history or reputation, to ensure compliance with federal regulations. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding and acknowledges that timely suspension and debarment verification was not consistently performed across all vendors. To address this deficiency, the agency is implementing a standardized process to ensure suspension and debarment checks are conducted prior to entering into any covered transaction, regardless of vendor history. This process will include documented verification steps, annual review protocols, and staff training to reinforce compliance with federal procurement regulations.

Corrective Action Plan

Health Center Program Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 93.224/93.527 Recommendation: The auditor recommends management implement suspension and debarment verification process for all covered vendors, regardless of their history or reputation, to ensure compliance with federal regulations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: In response to the recommendation: Management agrees with the finding and acknowledges that timely suspension and debarment verification was not consistently performed across all vendors. To address this deficiency, the Agency is implementing a standardized process to ensure suspension and debarment checks are conducted prior to entering into any covered transaction, regardless of vendor history. This process will include documented verification steps, annual review protocols, and staff training to reinforce compliance with federal procurement regulations. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Chuck Walzel, CPA, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, 210-334-3724 (office) Planned completion date for corrective action plan: August 31, 2025

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FY 2024-03-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$21,078,141 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on September 24, 2024 — management decision was due March 24, 2025.

FY 2023-03-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$24,608,492 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on October 12, 2023 — management decision was due April 12, 2024.

FY 2022-03-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$24,608,492 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on October 17, 2022 — management decision was due April 17, 2023.

FY 2021-03-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$21,012,714 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on October 31, 2021 — management decision was due May 1, 2022.

FY 2020-03-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$15,829,957 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on October 8, 2020 — management decision was due April 8, 2021.

FY 2019-03-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$15,723,431 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on September 2, 2019 — management decision was due March 2, 2020.

FY 2018-03-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$16,174,559 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on June 27, 2018 — management decision was due December 27, 2018.

FY 2017-03-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$15,328,750 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on August 22, 2017 — management decision was due February 22, 2018.

FY 2016-03-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$13,942,598 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on July 19, 2016 — management decision was due January 19, 2017.

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