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Finding Reference 2025-001 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor Pass-through Agency: P.R. Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC) Federal Program Title and Assistance Listing Number (ALN): WIOA Cluster: WIOA Adult Program (ALN 17.258) WIOA Youth Activities (ALN 17.259) WIOA Dislocated Worker Formula Grants (ALN 17.278) Compliance Requirement: Reporting (L) Type of finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance (MW), Instance of Noncompliance (NC) This finding is similar to prior-year finding 2024-002 and 2023-002. Statement of Condition The financial information related to the quarterly accumulated expense report corresponding to the quarter ended on June 30, 2025 was not submitted on or before July 15, 2025. The closing report for June 30, 2025 was not submitted on or before July 15, 2025. The liquidation closing report for June 30, 2025 was not submitted on or before July 31, 2025. Criteria The Local Area Workforce Development must comply with the established dates by the DDEC for performing and submitting the required information. Cause of Condition The LAWD – South Central did not submit the quarterly accumulated expense report and the closing report to the quarter ended and for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2025, to the DDEC during the required submission deadline dates. Effect of Condition The continued occurrence of this situation could result in possible significant limitations on available funds. Recommendation We recommend the LAWD – South Central implements internal control procedures to meet submission deadlines. Questioned Costs None Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action We gave instructions to the Finance Department Director to strengthen internal procedures and controls to ensure submission of financial reports within the required timeframe. Implementation Date: July 1, 2026. Responsible Person: Mrs. Rosa J. La Torre Santiago, Executive Director