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Information on the federal program: American Rescue Plan, Assistance Listing #21.027 Criteria or specific requirement: The City must retain all expenditure records for a minimum of three years, as maintained by the Department Head and/or Grant Supervisor. Condition: Several payroll files selected for audit were not available for review. Questioned costs: Unable to be determined. Context: The City issued reimbursement of payroll expenses in which backup documentation was not available to support the claims. Effect: Without proper documentation, there is a risk that grant funds could be used for ineligible employees or activities. Cause: The City lacks a system to ensure that records related to purchases and authorizations are maintained in accordance with the American Rescue Plan requirements. Recommendation: A process should be developed and implemented to ensure records are properly maintained. Management's response: Procedures are to be implemented to ensure records are properly retained for a minimum period of three years.