What types of information does the suspending official consider in a debarment proceeding?
The debarring official will consider any information that is relevant to the determination of present responsibility. Such information may include the seriousness of the acts or omissions that are at issue and any relevant mitigating or aggravating factors. Relevant mitigating or aggravating factors may include the actual or potential harm or impact that results from the act or omission; whether you have accepted responsibility for the wrongdoing and recognize the seriousness of the conduct; whether you have paid all criminal, civil and administrative liabilities for the improper activity; the extent of cooperation during the investigation or legal or administrative proceeding; whether the wrongdoing was pervasive with the organization; the kind of positions held by the individuals involved in the wrongdoing; whether the organization has taken appropriate corrective action; whether the principals tolerated the offense; whether the activity was brought to the attention of the appropriat
