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CRITERIA: Per inspection of the grant application regarding reporting, an Annual Project Performance Activity Report is required. By January 31 of the following year in which all or any portion of the grant is first advanced and continuing in subsequent years until the completion of the Project, the Grantee must submit the following information utilizing RUS online reporting system: (i) a comparison of actual accomplishments to the objectives established for the period: (ii) a description of any problems, delays, or adverse conditions which have occurred or are anticipated, and which may affect the attainment of overall Project objectives, prevent the meeting of time schedules or objectives, or preclude the attainment of Project work elements during established time periods, accompanied by a statement of action needed or planned to resolve the situation: (iii) objectives and timetables established for the next reporting period; and (iv) a completed SF 425 Federal Financial Report. CONDITION: The school district failed to submit the required Annual Project Performance Actvity Report. CAUSE: The cause of the condition is due to change in district personnel which resulted in an oversight by management. EFFECT OF THE CONDITION: The effect of this condition could result in a matter of noncompliance being considered by the grantor agency. QUESTIONED COST: None. PREVALENCE AND CONSEQUENCE OF THE AUDIT FINDING: This is considered an isolated matter. REPEAT OF A FINDING: Not a repeat finding. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the required Annual Project Performance Activity Report be submitted to the grantor agency by te timelines indicated. VIEW OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: In agreement. See the school district corrective action plan on page 89.