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Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Federal Program Information: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (FAL #21.027) Condition and Criteria: The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) is prepared using source information other than the financial reports generated by the accounting system. As a result, the Organization's internally prepared SEFA did not agree to the Organization's financial records. Prior Year Audit Finding: N/A Cause and Effect: The SEFA was prepared and reconciled to the amount of cash drawdowns for the year rather than total expenditures incurred for the year. This could result in a material misstatement in the SEFA. Context: This represents a systemic problem. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: The SEFA should be prepared and reconciled to the general ledger by an employee knowledgeable of the grant activity for the year. Someone other than the preparer should review the SEFA for accuracy and completeness to identify any errors and maintain proper internal controls over the preparation of the SEFA. Management’s Response: Healing Transitions acknowledges the findings noted in the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs. Management reviewed the matters identified and addressed them during the audit process in coordination with the auditors. Corrective actions included updating accounting treatments and disclosures related to capital assets, contributed property, and supporting schedules, as well as strengthening internal review procedures around complex or non-routine transactions. All necessary adjustments have been recorded, and management believes these actions adequately address the items noted. Management does not believe the issues identified resulted in material misstatements of the financial statements and will continue to refine internal processes to support accurate and timely financial reporting.