2 CFR § 180.320 - Must I verify that principals of my covered transactions are eligible to participate?

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title: "2 CFR § 180.320 - Must I verify that principals of my covered transactions are eligible to participate?"
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section_name: "Must I verify that principals of my covered transactions are eligible to participate?"
chapter_name: "OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET GOVERNMENT-WIDE GUIDANCE FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE"
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# 180.320 Must I verify that principals of my covered transactions are eligible to participate?

(a) Yes. As a participant, you are responsible for determining whether your principals of your covered transactions are excluded or disqualified from participating in the transaction.

(b) You may decide the method and frequency by which you do so. You may, but are not required to check *SAM.gov* Exclusions.