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TIMELY SUBMISSION OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTING Assistance Listing Number: 97.088 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Pass-Through Entity: Catholic Charities of California Federal Program: Disaster Case Management Programs 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 5th day of the following month. Condition and Context: Three reports out of the three tested were submitted on average 27 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.