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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 93.958 – Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services Reporting – Significant Deficiency – Internal Control and Compliance Finding Condition: The Organization was not in compliance with reporting requirements for the Vaccine Education Block Grant. Criteria: Per the grant contract with NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH), the Organization was required to submit on a quarterly basis a detailed report analyzing the quantitative aspects of the program plan, as appropriate, and a narrative summarizing the services rendered during the quarter. Context: The Organization received email notifications from OMH that they did not submit the required quarterly reports for this grant. Cause: Controls are not designed effectively to prevent or detect errors, misstatements, or noncompliance. Effect: The Organization was unaware of reporting requirements and was not in compliance with the contract. Repeat: Repeat of finding 2023-009. Recommendation: RBT recommends that the Organization review grant contracts prior to signing in order to understand reporting requirements, including what is required to be submitted and the respective due dates. Management Response: See Corrective Action Plan.