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Finding 2025-001 Federal assistance listing number and name: 10.415 Rural Rent Housing Loans Awards numbers and years: 2025 Federal agency: United States Department of Agriculture Compliance Requirement: Activities allowed or unallowed, allowable costs/ cash management, eligibility, equipment, period of performance, procurement, program income, reporting, special tests Questioned Costs: None Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR §200.512(a), non-Federal entities that expend $750,000 or more in Federal awards during the fiscal year must submit the audit report to the FAC Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Additionally, program-specific requirements may mandate timely submission to other agencies, including Rural Development (RD). Condition and Context: The auditee did not submit the required audit reports to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) and Rural Development (RD) in a timely manner. Specifically: The 2023 Audit Report was not submitted to the FAC as required under 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F. The 2024 Audit Report was submitted past the regulatory deadline to both the FAC and RD. Cause: The delays and omissions appear to have resulted from the prior auditor not being able to submit the Audit Report due to technical issues and the Rural Department not providing the loan statements in a timely manner. Effect: Failure to submit audit reports timely impedes the federal government’s oversight responsibilities, potentially affects the auditee's risk assessment, and may jeopardize continued funding eligibility. Recommendation: Management should establish and adhere to a documented internal timeline to ensure timely audit preparation and submission. This should include calendar reminders, assigned staff responsibilities, and periodic checks throughout the audit cycle. Communication with the auditor should begin early in the fiscal year to ensure deadlines are met.