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TIMELY SUBMISSION OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTING Assistance Listing Number: 93.676 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Pass-Through Entity: Global Refuge and U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Federal Program: Angel's Flight - Home Studies and Post Release Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children Immigration - Safe Release Support Services Angel's Flight - Safe Passages II - Home Study and Post Release Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: In accordance with the terms and conditions of the program contracts, Catholic Charities is required to submit monthly financial reports no later than the 10th of the month following the expense month. Condition and Context: Seven reports out of the nine tested were submitted on average 18 days later than the due date. Cause: Catholic Charities lacked sufficient accounting resources to submit the annual financial reports on a timely basis. Effect or Potential Effect: Catholic Charities was not in compliance with reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend management establish controls over federal program report submission to ensure reports are submitted by the required due dates. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees and acknowledges the finding. Refer to the Management Correction Plan.