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Federal Program: Student Financial Assistance Cluster and Trio Cluster Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.063, 84.033, 84.038, 84.007, 84.268, 84.379, 84.047 Federal Agency: Department of Education Award Year: 2024 Criteria: Under 2 CFR §200.512 (Uniform Guidance), auditees must submit the reporting package and Data Collection Form (DCF) to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report, but no later than nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The University submitted the DCF after the required deadline: • DCF due date: March 31, 2025 • No documented extension or waiver was obtained. Cause: The University did not have adequate internal controls or monitoring procedures in place to timely submit the DCF. Context: Controls did operate properly for the University to timely submit the DCF. Effect: Increased risk of federal oversight or sanctions for repeated late filings. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding: No Recommendations: The University should implement and document an overall quality assurance process including adequate controls to prevent overall noncompliance. Management's Response: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.