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2024-001. Reporting AL#: 21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Award Year: 2024 Criteria: Recipients must submit a Project Expenditure Report, on a quarterly basis during the period of performance of the award. The report must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the end of the reporting quarter. Condition: The Project Expenditure Report for Quarter 2 of 2024 (April 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024), was due no later than July 31, 2024. This report was ultimately submitted in August 2024. Context: We addressed the matter with City management who are aware of the reporting requirements. Effect: Failure to properly review and adhere to policies and procedures related to reporting can lead to noncompliance as well as the withholding of future awards. Cause: Management oversight. Recommendation: We recommend the City review and update its policies and procedures to ensure all required reports are prepared, reviewed, and submitted within the program’s required timeframes, and with the correct amounts. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: We concur with the finding. The City will implement internal controls and procedures to ensure all required reports are prepared, reviewed, and submitted within the program’s required timeframes, and with the correct amounts.