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Finding Reference Number: SA2025-001 Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Reporting Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Assistance Listing Title: Community Development Block Grant – Entitlement Grant Name of Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Award Identification Number: B-18-MC-06-0006 B-19-MC-06-0006 B-23-MC-06-0006 B-24-MC-06-0006 Criteria: According to the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) (Pub. L. No. 109-282), as codified in 2 CFR Part 25 and 170, recipients of grants or cooperative agreements are required to report first-tier subawards of $30,000 or more to System for Award Management (SAM.gov). Subawards entered into the SAM.gov should be maintained so that any amendments to the subawards are also reflected in the system. Condition: We noted that the City did not report the first-tier subawards over $30,000 in SAM.gov in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Cause: The City Staff has attempted to set up a SAM.gov account but has been unsuccessful. Effect: The City is not in compliance with the FFATA reporting requirements. Identification as a Repeat Finding: SA2024-001 – Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Recommendation: The City should develop procedures and update the program policies and procedures manual to ensure the completion of applicable FFATA reporting timely View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Please see Corrective Action Plan separately prepared by the City.