Management has implemented enhanced procedures to strengthen the tracking, reconciliation, and reporting of recipient share (matching) contributions associated with federal awards under ALN 14.265, Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Grants. Actions include: 1. Updating the internal matching contribution tracking system to improve documentation and cumulative tracking of recipient share contributions by grant and reporting period. 2. Establishing a formal reconciliation process between supporting documentation, grant records, and amounts reported on the SF-425 to ensure both federal expenditures and applicable recipient share amounts are accurately reflected. 3. Implementing a pre-submission review checklist and control requiring verification that recipient share (matching) information has been evaluated, reconciled, and included on the SF-425, when applicable, prior to submission to the awarding agency. 4. Requiring supervisory review and approval of the completed SF-425 to confirm completeness, accuracy, and compliance with reporting requirements under 2 CFR §200.328 before certification and filing. 5. Updating internal grant reporting procedures and providing additional guidance to staff responsible for federal financial reporting regarding SF-425 reporting requirements and recipient share reporting expectations. Management will evaluate the SF-425 reports submitted during the audit period to determine whether amendments are necessary. If required, amended SF-425 reports will be submitted to accurately reflect recipient share (matching) contributions. Anticipated Completion Date: The enhanced controls were implemented during 2026 and will be operational for the preparation, review, and certification of the SF-425 for the reporting period ending June 30, 2026, and all future reporting periods. For the reports submitted before June 30, 2026, management will confirm with HUD by July 20 if they would like an amended report. If HUD request one, the amended report will be submitted by August 15. Responsible Contact: Lakia Goodman, Controller (preparation and reconciliation of recipient share reporting) Chris Perry Authorized SF-425 Signer/Certifying Official (final review and certification)