Finding Number: 2024-009 Finding Title: Untimely or Incomplete Performance and Financial Reporting Federal Program Information: • Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development; Department of the Treasury • Assistance Listing Numbers (ALN): 14.251 • Federal Program Names: Economic Development Initiatives—Special Project, Neighborhood Initiative and Neighborhood Stabilization Program Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Performance and Financial (2 CFR §200.328 and §200.329) Questioned Costs: $0 Repeat Finding: No Management's Response: The Board of Directors of Restoration Christian Ministries agrees with the finding. The Organization relied on subrecipients or partners to submit reports and was not aware of its responsibility to ensure the reports were submitted timely. Procedures are being implemented to ensure all reports are provided to the Organization to ensure compliance with the federal grants. Corrective Action Plan: Corrective Action #1: Federal Reporting Tracking System • Action: Create comprehensive federal reporting calendar/tracker identifying all required reports, responsible parties, and due dates for each federal award. Implement tracking system (spreadsheet or database) with automated reminders at 60, 30, and 15 days before deadlines. Include fields documenting report completion, review, and submission dates. Board President will review tracking system monthly. • Responsible Person/Title: Board President • Anticipated Completion Date: February 28, 2026 Corrective Action #2: Responsibility Assignment • Action: Formally assign responsibility for federal reporting by Board resolution for each grant. Designate specific Board member(s) responsible for each federal grant. Establish backup designees for each report. Consider engaging consultant or part-time grants administrator if reporting volume warrants. • Responsible Person/Title: Board of Directors • Anticipated Completion Date: January 31, 2026 Corrective Action #3: Report Preparation and Review Procedures • Action: Develop standardized procedures for preparing, reviewing, and submitting federal reports. Require all reports drafted at least 10 days before due date. Implement mandatory Board Treasurer review and approval before submission. Create checklists ensuring reports are complete and supported by adequate documentation. • Responsible Person/Title: Board President • Anticipated Completion Date: February 28, 2026 Corrective Action #4: Subrecipient Reporting Requirements • Action: Include specific reporting requirements and deadlines in all subaward agreements. Require subrecipients to submit information to Restoration Christian Ministries at least 15 days before federal reporting deadlines. Implement follow-up procedures for delinquent subrecipient submissions. Designate Board member responsible for subrecipient communication. • Responsible Person/Title: Board President • Anticipated Completion Date: February 28, 2026 Corrective Action #5: Board Oversight Process • Action: Include federal reporting compliance status as standing agenda item at monthly Board meetings. Report any missed deadlines or compliance issues immediately to full Board. Conduct quarterly reviews of federal reporting tracking system to ensure accuracy and completeness. • Responsible Person/Title: Board President • Anticipated Completion Date: March 31, 2026 (initial); Ongoing monthly/quarterly thereafter Corrective Action #6: Training and Technical Assistance • Action: Board members assigned to grants will receive training on federal reporting requirements, deadlines, and procedures. Ensure Contract Accountant is available to provide financial data needed for federal reports. Consider engaging consultant to provide training and technical assistance on federal reporting. • Responsible Person/Title: Board President