Finding: 2023-003 – Grant Compliance and Related Reporting. Action Taken: The National Harm Reduction Coalition (NHRC) leadership takes the findings seriously and concurs with the critical importance of timely and accurate financial reports. NHRC acknowledges that significant turnover and vacancies within the finance department, including the Senior Finance & Compliance Lead and other key leadership positions within the organization is the primary cause of the finding. NHRC also acknowledges the impact of the trickle-down effect of delays in prior fiscal year and continues to diligently address and improve the performance shortfall. In response to the audit finding, we have initiated corrective actions to address the identified deficiency as follows: 1. NHRC Hired a Senior Finance and Compliance Lead 2. Developed and implementing a closing process to ensure timely financial reporting, supporting NHRC’s ability to adhere to timely compliance reporting requirements. 3. We hired consultants to support the processing and review of financial records to ensure / improve timely and accurate financial reporting until we can hire additional staff.