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Federal Program: 21.027 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Passed Through: City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development and City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Criteria: The Organization participates in federal grant agreements through certain agencies that have reporting requirements in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 (the Uniform Guidance) and State grant agreements that have reporting requirements in accordance with the State of Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA). As such, for the year ended December 31, 2024, the Organization was required to submit audited financial statements, Single Audit reports, and a data collection form (DCF) to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC). In addition, it was required to submit all of the abovementioned documents in addition to a Consolidated Year End Financial Report (CYEFR) to the State of Illinois GATA portal. The abovementioned reports are due to the applicable agency at the earlier of (a) nine months after fiscal year end or (b) 30 days after receipt of final audit reports. Condition During our testing, we noted that the Organization did not submit the required fiscal year 2024 documents to the FAC and GATA portal by the required due date. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: The fiscal year 2024 audit was not completed prior to the FAC and GATA deadlines, leading to late submission. Effect: The Organization is not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance reporting requirements and requirements delineated by its State grant agreements. Cause: The condition arose due to several factors including turnover of the Organization’s accounting staff, leading to delays in completing the 2024 audit. Recommendation: The Organization should ensure that the Single Audit reporting package is submitted to the FAC and GATA portal within the required timeframe. Management Response: Management concurs with this finding. See corrective action plan.