Finding: Data collection form filing Corrective Actions Taken or Planned: Taken: This finding was a result of staff turnover and Center on Halsted has put in place an established relationship with an external accounting firm (Sikich), that will help create stability and support in all financial processes including grant reconciliation. This updated contractual agreement & relationship occurred on March 1, 2024. Taken: Center on Halsted leadership, with the assistance of our external accounting firm, will ensure proper documentation, internal controls, and processes that will support a timelier audit. This includes an organization-initiated internal audit for the Center on Halsted processes that will stress test our ability to produce accurate supporting documentation and allows us to build more effective and efficient processes prior to our annual audit. This will be led by Sikich with a targeted completion date of October 31st, 2025. Taken: Center on Halsted leadership, with the assistance of our external accounting firm, will establish a timeline to complete the FY25 audit by May 2026. Though this plan results in a late filing, the timeline shows progression towards a faster audit process and enhancements to organization structures. Planned: Center on Halsted leadership, with the assistance of our external accounting firm, will establish a timeline to complete a timely FY26 audit to ensure filing ahead of the imposed deadlines.