Corrective Action Plans

Inaccurate Federal Reporting - AIP - MDT - The Montana Department of Transportation will be reviewing and updating its SF425 and SF270 procedures and adding a secondary review. This process began in January 2025, and the updated procedure will be completed by December 2026. Responsible Party - Kimberly Doherty, Accounting Systems Supervisor, Montana Department of Transportation Target Implementation Date - 12/31/2026

FINDING 2025-001 Reporting – Late Submission of SF-425 Federal Program / ALN: 93.092 / Personal Responsibility Education Innovative Strategies (PREIS) Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance (Reporting) Questioned Costs: N/A Repeat Finding: No Corrective Action Planned: Management will implement the following corrective actions: establish and maintain a formal federal grant reporting calendar that identifies all SF-425 due dates for Assistance Listing Number 93.092 and other federal awards; assign primary responsibility for the preparation and submission of SF-425 reports to designated grants personnel, with mandatory review and approval by the Fiscal Manager prior to submission; and incorporate SF-425 reporting deadlines into the monthly grant compliance checklist, with documentation of actual submission dates. Official Responsible for Corrective Action: Latisha Kenon, Fiscal Manager Anticipated Completion Date: The planned completion date is December 31, 2026. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. The late submissions of the required SF-425 Federal Financial Reports resulted from insufficient awareness of the specific reporting deadlines. Management will implement a formal federal grant reporting calendar and assign monitoring responsibility to designated grants compliance personnel. The corrective actions will be fully implemented by the Organization and will be monitored on an ongoing basis.

Reporting – Financial and Performance Assistance Listing Number 14.251 – Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous Grants U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Federal Award Identification Number(s): B-22-CP-CO-0165 and B-23-CP-CO-0280 Award Year – 2022 and 2023 Condition: During testing, it was noted that the semiannual performance reports required to be submitted during calendar year 2025 were not submitted by the required deadlines. The reports, which were due in January 2025 and July 2025, were not submitted until September 2025. As a result, the Grantee did not submit required financial and performance reports within the timeframe prescribed by the grant agreement and 2 CFR §§ 200.328 and 200.329. Additionally, management could not provide evidence of review for one of the reports. Planned Corrective Action: Departments that administer grants will establish and maintain a grant tracking process to identify required reporting, due dates, and personnel responsible for the completion and review of the required reporting. This tracking process will be documented and shared with the Controller’s Office. In addition, Departments will maintain documentation of the review and approval of reports as part of the grant documentation. City of Aurora Responsible Party: Stephanie Keiper, Homelessness Division Manager; Matthew Kipp, Manager of Business Services; Tim Sherbondy, Grant Compliance Officer; and Tyra Litzau, Controller Anticipated Completion Date: March 31, 2027

Grant Reporting (SF-425 Submissions) Federal Agency Name: Department of Agriculture / Forest Service Assistance Listing Number: 10.720 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Community Wildfire Defense Grant) Finding Summary: Federal expenditures reported on Line 10e of the quarterly Federal Financial Reports (SF-425) did not reconcile directly to the Cooperative’s general ledger records for the applicable reporting period, resulting in an understatement of reportable expenditures for that period. Views of Responsible Officials & Management Response: Management disagrees with the finding as a Material Noncompliance and Material Weakness. Management acknowledges a timing discrepancy existed between quarterly filings and standard accrual rules, but maintains this matter does not constitute material noncompliance or a material weakness for the following reasons: 1. Reliance on Explicit Federal Directives: While management acknowledges Uniform Guidance under 2 CFR 200 requires financial reporting to align directly with accounting records, the Cooperative prepared and submitted the SF-425 reports in strict good-faith compliance with explicit, written instructions provided by the Forest Service’s Grant Department. See Exhibit B. Seeking out, receiving, and adhering to written directives from the federal oversight agency demonstrates a strong culture of compliance and an active effort to align with funder expectations, rather than a disregard for federal reporting statutes. 2. No Financial Risk or Loss of Funds: All underlying grant expenditures were valid, allowable, and verified. No questioned costs were identified. Because the reporting timing discrepancy was a direct result of following the awarding agency’s specific written guidance, management maintains this does not constitute a systemic control failure. The understatement in expenditures is directly related to a timing issue, resulting in zero financial risk to the federal government. Corrective Action Planned: Management has implemented formal control enhancements covering both grant reporting schedules and contract administration: o Revised Report Timing & Reconciliation Controls: To resolve the conflict between agency-specific guidance and independent audit standards, management has updated the operational timing and preparation method for Form SF-425. All future quarterly reports will be generated directly from general ledger accrual records strictly as of the quarter-end date. The SF425 and SF270 forms will be submitted separately in an effort to mitigate the timing issue. This updated timeline satisfies requirements for accrual reporting while providing an auditable submission trail for the granting agency. Responsible Person(s): Stacie Dellamano, Chief Financial Officer Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2026 Exhibit B From: Fusselman, Sarah - FS, ID Sarah.Fusselman@usda.gov Sent: Friday, July 17, 2026 10:09 AM To: Katie Dalton Subject: Re: [External Email]SF 425 Question for Grant 24-DG-11010013-052 Attachments: Grant Reminders for State, Private & Tribal Forestry R1 R4.pdf; POST AWARD Training2025.pptx Hi Katie, Please review the attached documents that outline how to properly complete the SF-425. I’m also including a helpful training video provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Please keep in mind that in the past, as the GMS for this award, I was able to piece together Flathead Electric’s reporting approach and document why certain entries were allowable on earlier SF-425 submissions. Going forward, because some quarters are busier than others, additional Forest Service administrative staff help manage the reporting inbox. They review SF-425s closely, and since fewer than three cooperators out of more than 500 awards submit the SF-425 and SF-270 simultaneously, these submissions will continue to be questioned. When the SF-425 shows an expenditure as “received” during the same period in which the SF-270 was just submitted, FS staff will request corrections from Flathead Electric each time. Additionally, with the upcoming FS reorganization, I may not remain the point of contact for this award. Future reviewers will need Flathead Electric to clearly explain its accounting methodology every reporting cycle. Please have Flathead Electric’s auditor reach out to my supervisor, Kamie Vaux, at kami.vaux@usda.gov so that the Forest Service can better understand what clarification the auditor is seeking. Thank you, and please let me know if you need anything additional. Sarah Fusselman Grants Management Specialist Forest Service State, Private & Tribal Forestry, Region 1 & 4 c: 208-479-3095 sarah.fusselman@usda.gov Exhibit B Continued From: Vaux, Kamie - FS, UT <kamie.vaux@usda.gov> Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 9:18 AM To: Katie Dalton; Kathryn Eigenberg Cc: Stacey Nelson; Stacie Dellamano Subject: RE: [External Email]RE: Form 425 Reporting Good morning, Thank you for the detailed explanation. Yes—your understanding is correct, and the information you outlined aligns with Forest Service expectations. As we discussed, the timing differences between the quarterly SF-270 and SF-425 submissions naturally affect line 10e, and the values you’ve reported previously are exactly what we would expect to see. Adjusting the submission timing as you described may help reduce the variance, but we recognize that invoice timing will not always allow for that approach. And you’re also right that lines 10a, 10b, and 10c are generally not required for this program, and when they are included, they are not reviewed by the Forest Service. Please let me know if any additional clarification would be helpful—I’m happy to assist further. Thank you, Kamie Kamie Vaux Supervisory Grants Specialist Forest Service State, Private & Tribal Forestry Region 1 and Region 4 c: 385-278-3255 kamie.vaux@usda.gov 324 25th Street Ogden, UT 84401

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management acknowledges that the Federal Financial Report (FFR) was not submitted within the required 90-day timeframe, resulting in noncompliance with the reporting requirements of the grant agreement. While the organization maintained a centralized system for tracking reporting deadlines and conducted regular cross-functional coordination between Program, Finance, and Compliance teams, management recognizes that controls over monitoring and escalation were not sufficiently rigorous to ensure timely submission in all instances. This occurred during a period of elevated staffing transition, which contributed to a lapse in the consistent execution and monitoring of reporting timelines; however, management recognizes that controls should be sufficiently robust to operate effectively regardless of personnel changes. Upon identification of the delay, management evaluated the underlying processes and determined that enhancements were needed to strengthen accountability, improve visibility of critical deadlines, and ensure timely followthrough. Management notes that this condition was limited to the timeliness of submission and did not impact the accuracy of the report or result in questioned costs. Management has since reinforced its reporting oversight by enhancing coordination across responsible teams, clarifying ownership of deliverables, and strengthening internal monitoring practices. This includes implementing more structured tracking of key reporting deadlines, reinforcing expectations around advance preparation and review, and increasing senior-level oversight to ensure that upcoming deadlines are proactively managed and met. In addition, management has emphasized timely escalation of potential delays to ensure corrective action can be taken prior to due dates. Management believes these enhancements address the control gaps identified and significant reduce the likelihood of recurrence. Reporting timelines are now more actively monitored as part of ongoing financial and compliance operations, and management will continue to assess the effectiveness of these processes to ensure adherence to grant requirements and compliance with applicable regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200.

The Morgan County Economic Development Office acknowledges the status and final reports for the CDBG and Home grant programs must be submitted by the required due dates. The office will actively monitor all deadlines and ensure that all reports are completed and submitted in a timely manner in accordance with those requirements.

Due to the organization’s transition period, the reports were submitted late. After the new Finance Director started in June 25, 2025. In January 30, 2026, we received system access, all reports were submitted on February 4, 2026. This matter was presented in the most recent focus Area II monitoring by the Agency, with no complaints noted. We will request additional system access for reporting purposes in case the person responsible is unavailable. Contact Person: Carlos Rivera Nora Boschetti Team: Finance Team Anticipated Completion Date: September 30, 2026

We recognize that due to the volume of report and transaction, these two reports were not issued as required. Steps have been taken to avoid this situation happening in the future, which includes preparing schedule reports, establishing datelines and hiring additional finance personnel to work with the required reports. Contact Person: Paul Barrera Roxana Rivera Team: Finance Team Anticipated Completion Date: September 30, 2026

Management agrees with the finding. The report was submitted late due to an oversight. Management has reviewed the reporting requirements and established a tracking process to ensure that required reports and their due dates are monitored. Responsibility for each report has been clearly assigned, and management will review the status of upcoming submissions to help ensure that reports are submitted timely. Management will continue to monitor compliance with reporting deadlines and take appropriate action if a potential delay is identified. Person responsible for Corrective Action: Sonya Birdshead, Executive Director. Anticipated Completion Date: August 31, 2026

2025 – 003 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Assistance Listing 14.218 – Reporting Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Wanzina Jackson, Economic and Community Development Director Corrective Action Plan: Management will implement a process to ensure all required reports are submitted as required in a timely manner. Anticipated Completion Date: Fiscal year 2026

The Town of Highgate has endured a significant amount of turnover in the Town Administrator's role. This reporting was a task of the Town Administrator. The Town Treasurer was unaware that the SF-425 reports for the Town's active grant awards were not being filed in a timely fashion. The newly appointed Town Administrator has been made aware we are required to file the SF-425 when a grant award mandates the submission. Corrective action has began, the Town Administrator and Treasurer have been working together to get in compliance with our required reporting across all State and Federal Agencies that have awarded the Town grant funds. Trainings have taken place and the newly hired Administrator is aware of the required reporting and is able to perform this task on time when required.

Onvida Health will establish an echelon of staff for reporting in the grant policies and procedures manual that will cover gaps when turnover happens to key staff assigned. Multiple staff will and have been assigned to each grant portal to ensure that communication efforts and deadlines between grantee and YRMC/Onvida Health allow for multiple communication to be received in the event of any staffing changes and reporting can still be completed without delays. The Federal financial report was submitted as soon as access was given by HRSA. No correspondence came from HRSA to reference a late filing. Onvida Health is in the process of changing over the project director assigned to this grant on the HRSA EHB site for the performance reports. Only HRSA staff can update these records/access to individual grants. We have been delayed in this process due to a government furlough in place, no response to numerous Onvida Health emails to HRSA grant awarding agency contacts and phone messages were left for return correspondence. Responsible Official: Dana Alexander, Controller Completion Date: Any outstanding items not already completed that are listed in the corrective action plan, will be completed by an estimation date of October 1, 2026.

The District concurs with the finding. Although the District's review process identified corrections, the process did not require a final verification that all reviewer comments had been incorporated into the version submitted. The District will take the following actions: 1. Require the preparer to reconcile reported expenditures to the general ledger, reimbursement requests or invoices, and relevant project records before submitting the report for review. The reconciliation will be retained with the report. 2. Use a version-controlled Quarterly Report Review Checklist and corrections log that identifies each reviewer comment, the required correction, the preparer's disposition, and the date completed. 3. Require the preparer to certify that all review comments have been resolved and incorporated into the final report. 4. Require the independent reviewer to perform and document a final comparison of the approved report to the reconciliation and corrections log. No report may be submitted until the reviewer has marked the final version 'Approved for Submission.' 5. Retain the signed checklist, reconciliation, corrections log, approved final report, and proof of submission. The Finance Manager will periodically review grant-reporting files to verify that the control is operating as designed. Person Responsible for Corrective Action: William Clayton, Finance Manager Anticipated Completion Date for Corrective Action: September 30, 2026. Final reviewer approval and document-retention controls will be effective immediately, with the revised checklist, written procedures, and staff training completed by this date.

The District concurs with the finding. Following the 2024 Single Audit, the District assigned separate report preparation and review responsibilities and implemented a report review checklist. However, the procedures did not include a comprehensive mechanism for tracking recurring, final, and closeout reports or a requirement to resolve uncertain reporting obligations sufficiently in advance of the deadline. The District will take the following actions: 1. Establish and maintain a Grant Reporting Requirements Matrix and calendar for each federal award and pass-through grant. The matrix will identify each recurring, final, and closeout report; the applicable grant provision; reporting period; due date; submission method; assigned preparer; assigned reviewer; and evidence of submission. 2. Set documented reminder dates in advance of each deadline and require the assigned preparer to confirm, for every reporting period, whether a report is required. Final and closeout reporting requirements will be reconfirmed before project completion. When a requirement is uncertain, the District will request written clarification from the grantor or passthrough entity as soon as the uncertainty is identified. Unless written confirmation is received that a report is not required, the District will prepare and submit the report. 3. Require the Finance Manager or designated supervisory reviewer to review the reporting calendar at least monthly while an award is active and to verify completion of each required submission. 4. Retain the completed review checklist, approved report, supporting documentation, correspondence concerning reporting requirements, and proof of timely submission in the grant file. 5. Incorporate these controls into written grant-reporting procedures and provide training to staff assigned to federal award administration. Person Responsible for Corrective Action: William Clayton, Finance Manager Anticipated Completion Date for Corrective Action: September 30, 2026. The reporting matrix, advance reminders, and supervisory monitoring will be used immediately for all open federal and pass-through awards, with written procedures and staff training completed by this date.

Finding 2025-002: Insufficient Documentation of Management Review of Section 3 Quarterly and Annual Reporting Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. Although the related grant concluded during fiscal year 2025, the City will implement procedures to ensure that future federal program reports, including any applicable Section 3 or similar compliance reports, are subject to documented management review and approval prior to submission. The procedures will require the preparer to provide each report and supporting documentation to City management for review, and evidence of approval, such as a signed review checklist, email approval, or electronic sign-off, will be retained in the grant files. The City Secretary will be responsible for ensuring that documented review and approval procedures are applied to future federal reporting requirements. Anticipated Completion Date: July 2026

Reporting California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Based on CSA's Federal Compliance Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 - Finding 2024-020, Cal OES revised its FFATA reporting procedures and has taken several actions to strengthen internal controls, resolve discrepancies among reporting systems, and ensure staff are fully trained to maintain compliance with all FFATA reporting requirements. In March of 2025, Cal OES developed the Financial Administrative Branch (FAB) FFATA SOP (Attachment #1) for FFATA reporting which outlines steps for collecting subrecipient data, preparing reports, and submitting reports within the required time frames. In addition, Cal OES enhanced its existing FFATA reporting procedures using a software platform to provide accurate data reports for federally funded grant projects. These reports are then used to ensure accurate reporting and timely updates to existing FFATA records. To ensure clear assignment of accountability, Cal OES FAB analysts are responsible for completing and submitting FFATA reporting accurately, with all required fields completed, and obtaining review and approval from their respective peer reviewer analysts and managers to verify accuracy and completeness. Furthermore, in June of 2025, Cal OES FAB staff were provided with a comprehensive FFATA training course to ensure staff understand the process and reporting requirements for FFATA (Attachment #2). Cal OES continues to provide training for staff responsible for submitting FFATA reports during onboarding and on an as-needed basis. Because the revised FFATA reporting procedures were not fully implemented by the close of Fiscal Year 2024-2025, Cal OES was not able to capture all projects concluding the reporting cycle. Moreover, the procedures have been fully implemented and in effect since the start of Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Estimated Implementation Date: Implemented Contact: - Heidi Palchik, Chief, Recovery Financial Administration Branch lnteragency, Recovery Coordination Section

Reporting California Department of Social Services CDSS will implement improved procedures and consider if a grant management solution would be feasible and necessary. CDSS has already begun establishing a process that determines and documents whether funding actions are reportable subrecipients or contractors. CDSS has also begun establishing a field within the CDSS accounting system that identifies subrecipients at the contract level so this data is automatically included when extracted for FFATA reporting, which will ensure reports are submitted accurately and timely. CDSS is also developing a Federal Reporting Dashboard to track all grants with FFATA reporting requirements, including due dates and completion status. Additionally, CDSS will designate a primary point and a backup person within the Federal Reporting Section to monitor all FFATA reporting deadlines. This designated staff member will issue 45 days advance notifications to the grant owner and reviewing manager, set calendar reminders for grant owners, and provide regular status updates to Accounting Management. To strengthen timely compliance, these reminders will also instruct grant owners to complete the FFATA submission 10 days before the federal deadline, ensuring sufficient time to resolve any errors that may occur during the upload process. Estimated Implementation Date: November 2026 Contact: - Rosali Bautista, Chief, Accounting and Reporting Bureau, Accounting and Fiscal Systems Branch, Finance and Accounting Division

Reporting California Department of Social Services CDSS agrees with this finding and has already begun developing appropriate procedures that will support this recommendation, using the CCDF program area as a model. CDSS will implement improved procedures and consider if a grant management solution would be feasible and necessary. CDSS has already begun establishing a process that determines and documents whether funding actions are reportable subrecipients or contractors. CDSS has also begun establishing a field within the CDSS accounting system that identifies subrecipients at the contract level so this data is automatically included when extracted for FFATA reporting, which will ensure reports are submitted accurately and timely. CDSS is also developing a Federal Reporting Dashboard to track all grants with FFATA reporting requirements, including due dates and completion status. Additionally, CDSS will designate a primary point and a backup person within the Federal Reporting Section to monitor all FFATA reporting deadlines. This designated staff member will issue 45 days advance notifications to the grant owner and reviewing manager, set calendar reminders for grant owners, and provide regular status updates to Accounting Management. To strengthen timely compliance, these reminders will also instruct grant owners to complete the FFATA submission 10 days before the federal deadline, ensuring sufficient time to resolve any errors that may occur during the upload process. Estimated Implementation Date: November 2026 Contact: - Jeff Fowler, Child Care Administration Bureau Chief Central Operations Branch, Child Care and Development Division - Rosali Bautista, Chief, Accounting and Reporting Bureau, Accounting and Fiscal Systems Branch, Finance and Accounting Division

Reporting California Department of Social Services CDSS does not agree with this finding and its characterization as an ACF-696 reporting inaccuracy. The discrepancy between the ACF-696 and the general ledger is primarily due to timing differences. The ACF-696 was due on July 30, 2025, and relies on preliminary figures that were prepared before final cost allocations and accruals were posted. In contrast, the general ledger is based on the final expenditure data, including all adjustments, and finalized in September 2025. Any discrepancies or adjustments from the June 2025 quarter were reported in the following quarter. The Administration for Children and Families has confirmed with CDSS Accounting that the current practice of reflecting these adjustments in the subsequent quarter for federal reporting is acceptable. CDSS began performing the reconciliation of the ACF-696 and the general ledger following the close of FY 2024–25. However, completion of this process was delayed due to an unprecedented volume of ongoing audit activities and the significant demands associated with supporting the Department, the California Health and Human Services Agency, the continual flux of federal funding changes, and federal shutdown preparedness drills. CDSS submitted a Budget Change Proposal in response to the previous audit finding 2024-015 to complete this reconciliation between ACF-696 and the general ledger. This request has been approved, and we are in the process of hiring for this position. Once this position is filled, responsibility for the reconciliation activities will be transferred to the newly assigned staff member to ensure consistent oversight, timely completion, and ongoing maintenance of the reconciliation process. Estimated Implementation Date: September 2026 Contact: - Rosali Bautista, Chief, Accounting and Reporting Bureau, Accounting and Fiscal Systems Branch, Finance and Accounting Division

Reporting California Department of Social Services CDSS does not agree with this finding that the FFATA reporting deadline was not met for the subaward reporting for all 58 counties for the Foster Care grant. The FFY 2025 FFATA report was originally submitted on November 27, 2024, which met the federal submission deadline of November 30, 2024. During this initial submission, however, data lines for two counties failed to upload into the legacy FSRS.gov system and required additional research. The corrected data was subsequently submitted on December 10, 2024. Since that time, FSRS.gov has migrated to SAM.gov, and the new system only displays the most recent submission date as the official record. It appears that SAM.gov does not retain or display the historical log of submissions FSRS.gov. As a result, the system reflects only the December 10 submission date, even though the original, timely submission occurred on November 27, 2024. CDSS is developing a Federal Reporting Dashboard to track all grants with FFATA reporting requirements, including due dates and completion status. Additionally, CDSS will designate a primary point and a backup person within the Federal Reporting Section to monitor all FFATA reporting deadlines. This designated staff member will issue 45 days advance notifications to the grant owner and reviewing manager, set calendar reminders for grant owners, and provide regular status updates to Accounting Management. To strengthen timely compliance, these reminders will also instruct grant owners to complete the FFATA submission 10 days before the federal deadline, ensuring sufficient time to resolve any errors that may occur during the upload process. Estimated Implementation Date: November 2026 Contact: - Rosali Bautista, Chief, Accounting and Reporting Bureau, Accounting and Fiscal Systems Branch, Finance and Accounting Division

Subrecipient Monitoring California Department of Public Health The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) agrees with this finding. CDPH has not yet formalized procedures governing the issuance of Direct Allocation Letters. CDPH is currently developing a comprehensive process in collaboration with the Program Support Division and the Office of Legal Services to ensure compliance with federal audit requirements and state contracting guidelines. The revised procedures will require each Direct Allocation Letter to include the applicable Assistance Listing Number (ALN) and Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN). CDPH is prioritizing this effort and expects to publish written procedures that establish consistent practices and provide clear guidance to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements. Estimated Implementation Date: December 2026 Contact: - Louise Karsten, Emergency Funding Coordination Branch Manager, Center for Preparedness and Response

Reporting California Department of Aging California Department of Aging (CDA) partially agrees with this finding as this was a prior audit finding that was communicated to CDA. CDA has implemented corrective actions in response to that finding, but the actions were implemented during the scope of this current audit. The cause of the lack of FFATA reporting was due to a lack of staffing for the reporting responsibilities. CDA has already created processes and procedures and is continuing to update them as more information is available or roles and responsibilities change within the Budget Team. CDA hired an employee in April 2024 to fulfill the FFATA duties and CDA has been able to keep current with FFATA reporting. In addition, CDA has recently updated the FFATA procedures to include a Review and Approval process and to include a process for identifying when FFATA reporting needs to be completed. This process involves multiple members of the Budget Team depending upon the program. Since this has been a recent update to the procedures, this will not be in effect if there is an audit next year. In addition, the analyst assigned to FFATA reporting is continually monitoring the Federal website (SAM.gov) for any additional training or guidance. Please note that FFATA reporting has been converted to SAM.gov and the FSRS website mentioned in the Reporting Requirements is no longer valid. Any links for training that were on the FRSR website are no longer valid and can’t be viewed. Estimated Implementation Date: Procedures and processes updated July 2026. Contact: - Kim Elliott, Chief Budget Officer

Reporting Employment Development Department Recognizing the finding does not include any questioned costs, EDD agrees that during the sampled time period it did not have a formal reconciliation process to ensure Form 9130 reports align with the general ledger. As a result, differences emerged between the amounts reported on the Form 9130 and those reflected in the Administrative Fund (0870) general ledger. Since then, EDD’s Fiscal Programs Division (FPD) formed a workgroup at the end of 2025 to identify key staff responsible for establishing a formal reconciliation process. This effort is documented in an artifact titled, General Ledger 9130 to SEFA Recon Procedure (Final)’. The workgroup consisted of representatives from the Budget and Forecasting Section and the Accounting Section and resulted in the creation of a draft reconciliation procedure. FPD assigned Accounting Section personnel to lead the overall process, including coordinating deadlines, reviewing completed reconciliations, and ensuring any issues are investigated and resolved. Budget and Forecasting Section staff are responsible for providing accurate and timely expenditure data, while the Accounting Section prepares the reconciliations and documents any variances. In addition, EDD provided initial training to staff to ensure a consistent understanding of the new procedures and responsibilities. In late May 2026, EDD began its first pilot testing of the new reconciliation procedure using data from the quarter ending March 2026. The pilot was successful, and EDD has finalized the reconciliation procedures and distributed them to all relevant staff. Estimated Implementation Date: Currently implemented Contact: - Diane Underwood, Division Chief, Unemployment Insurance Branch

Reporting California Department of Social Services California Department of Social Services (CDSS) agrees with this finding. CDSS is developing a Federal Reporting Dashboard to monitor all federal reporting requirements, including due dates and completion status. This dashboard will be used by both staff and management to track upcoming deadlines and ensure timely submission of all federal reports. While the dashboard is still in development, the preparer and reviewer of the FNS-46 have implemented interim controls by setting calendar reminders for the FNS-46 reporting deadlines. Estimated Implementation Date: October 2026 Contact: - Rosali Bautista, Chief, Accounting and Reporting Bureau, Accounting and Fiscal Systems Branch, Finance and Accounting Division

Reporting California Department of Education Partially Concur. The Department agrees that timely submission of FFATA reports is an important requisite. However, the circumstances that triggered the late submission were created by the control agency shifting to a new system without ensuring it met everyone’s needs, not by a lack of Department staffing or resources. Nevertheless, to strengthen existing procedures, the Department will review processes and determine if contingency procedures are appropriate and feasible. Management will also continue to monitor federal system changes, document implementation challenges, and maintain communication with federal agencies to ensure awareness of external system limitations that could affect reporting timelines. The Department will continue to work with the U.S. General Services Administration on automated reporting solutions to mitigate any future late submittals and to ensure timely submission of all FFATA reports. Estimated Implementation Date: September 30, 2026 Contact: - Yiping Hu, Accounting Administrator, Fiscal and Administrative Services Division