An OSC previously received a Conditional CMMC Level 2 Certification during Phase 3 of the assessment process. The OSC has been working on implementing a POA&M to address the practice deficiencies identified during the initial assessment. Now, within 180 days from the Final Recommended Findings Briefing, you are to conduct a POA&M Closeout Assessment. As the Lead Assessor, you and your assessment team review the OSC’s updated POA&M, accompanying evidence, and any scheduled observations, interviews, or tests with the aim of validating the implementation of the corrective actions. If the Organization Seeking Certification (OSC) disagrees with the C3PAO’s findings during the POA&M Closeout Assessment, what is the recourse?
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