Finding Reference 2025-06 Corrective Action Plan: To strengthen internal controls, improve monitoring, and reduce delays in the certification and payment process, the Authority will implement the following operational improvements: The Authority is using the Finance Office Dashboard to track the status of certifications and invoices in real time, identify bottlenecks in the approval process, and support proactive management of pending payments. A standardized Construction Certification Compliance Checklist will be used to validate all required federal compliance documentation before certifications are submitted to the Finance Office. This measure is expected to reduce the number of returned submissions and prevent delays during the billing review process. The Authority will develop a Help Desk platform for certification and invoice inquiries to formally manage, document, and track inquiries or claims related to Construction Certifications and Pre- Construction invoices, improving transparency and response times. The Authority will launch the ICMM Payment Tracking Table to consolidate and monitor the payment status of certifications and invoices. Additionally, the Authority is establishing intermediate milestones to progressively reduce the payment processing cycle, with the objective of moving from the current 40-day average toward the 30-day target. As part of this initiative, the Authority is expanding the use of the Project Management Information System (PMIS) to standardize and streamline the processing of construction certifications and payment documentation. Responsible: Mr. Angel M. Felix Cruz, Acting Director, Confidential Finance Office Planned Implementation Date: In process. The first operational improvement has been implemented. The remaining three measures are pending implementation. Expected to be completed on or before June 30, 2026.