Condition The reporting package and data collection form for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 were not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the June 30, 2024 deadline required under 2 CFR §200.512(a). This represents a repeat finding from the prior audit period. Corrective Action ...
Condition The reporting package and data collection form for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 were not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the June 30, 2024 deadline required under 2 CFR §200.512(a). This represents a repeat finding from the prior audit period. Corrective Action Plan RJI acknowledges the delayed completion and submission of the Single Audit and has implemented corrective actions designed to strengthen financial oversight, improve audit readiness, and ensure timely completion of future federal and state reporting requirements. To address the root causes identified, RJI has implemented the following corrective measures. Strengthened Financial and Grants Infrastructure RJI has expanded organizational financial capacity through dedicated finance and grants management staffing with responsibility for grant tracking, financial reconciliation, audit preparation, and compliance monitoring. Formalized Audit Preparation and Annual Compliance Calendar RJI has established a documented year-end financial close and audit readiness calendar that includes internal deadlines for monthly reconciliations, grant closeout procedures, preparation of supporting schedules, auditor request tracking, draft review periods, and Federal Audit Clearinghouse submission timelines. Enhanced Fiscal Sponsor Coordination and Governance Procedures RJI has refined communication and workflow processes with its fiscal sponsor and external financial partners by implementing recurring financial review meetings, defined responsibility matrices, and standardized documentation requirements to ensure timely access to financial records and audit support. Established Audit Continuity and Vendor Management Procedures Recognizing prior disruptions caused by auditor transitions and capacity limitations, RJI has implemented procedures to maintain continuity of audit services including earlier auditor engagement, documented deliverables and timelines, periodic status meetings, and contingency planning for audit completion. Ongoing Monitoring and Board Oversight Financial compliance status, audit progress, and reporting deadlines will be reviewed regularly by executive leadership and reported to the Board of Directors (or Finance/Audit Committee, if applicable) until all required filings are completed and sustained. Documentation and Internal Controls Enhancement RJI has strengthened record retention, reconciliation procedures, and grant documentation practices to improve the completeness and availability of records required for annual audit testing and federal reporting Anticipated Completion Date Corrective actions began implementation in November 2025 and are expected to be fully operational and incorporated into all future annual audit and federal reporting cycles beginning with FY2026 reporting requirements. Status In Progress / Partially Implemented RJI has completed staffing and process improvements and is actively implementing monitoring procedures to ensure sustained compliance with 2 CFR §200.512(a) and timely submission of future Single Audit reporting packages. Management Statement Management believes the corrective actions implemented will ensure full compliance with federal and state reporting requirements and prevent recurrence of late audit submissions. Responsible Individual Dr. Liza Chowdhury Executive Director Date: 5/26/2026