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Finding 2024-02 Late Submission of Audited Financial Statement (Significant Deficiency) Criteria In accordance with the regulatory agreement and HUD Handbook 4370.2, audited financial statements must be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by March 31 following the end of the fiscal year. Statement of Condition The Organization did not submit its audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024, to HUD by the required deadline of March 31, 2025. Questioned Costs None Effect or Potential Effect Failure to submit audited financial statements timely may result in noncompliance with HUD regulations, potential sanctions, and delayed oversight or corrective actions. It also limits HUD’s ability to assess the financial condition and performance of the Organization. Cause The delay was due to inadequate internal tracking and oversight of reporting deadlines, as well as a lack of formal procedures to ensure timely submission of required financial reports. Recommendation The Organization should implement and enforce internal controls and procedures to monitor reporting deadlines and ensure timely submission of audited financial statements in accordance with HUD requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Management agrees with the recommendation and is in agreement with the finding.