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#2024-003: Grant Program: Department of Health and Human Services – National Institutes for Health Research and Development Cluster – Cancer Control – Assistance Listing #93.599 – Untimely Filed Data Collection Form Condition: The Consortium did not submit the Data Collection Form (DCF) and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) within the required timeframe for the year ended May 31, 2024. Criteria: Per 2 CFR §200.512(b), the Consortium must submit the completed DCF and the reporting package to FAC within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the Auditors’ report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context: At the time of completion of the audit for the year ended May 31, 2024, the deadline for submission of February 28, 2025, was passed and the DCF is considered not timely filed. Cause: The late submission was due to delays in finalizing the audit. Effect: Failure to submit the DCF timely may delay federal agencies’ access to audit results and could impact the Consortium’s eligibility for future funding. Additionally, an untimely filed DCF results in high-risk auditee status. Recommendation: We recommend the Consortium implement procedures to ensure timely submission of the DCF and reporting packing, including establishing internal deadlines ahead of the federal due date for audit completion. Management Response: See Corrective Action Plan.