Management has implemented a formal compliance calendar that identifies reporting deadlines associated with federal and State grants, including audit submission requirements under Uniform Guidance and GATA. Reporting deadlines and related audit milestones are monitored throughout the year, and management performs periodic reviews to ensure that required financial reports, audit deliverables, and regulatory filings remain on schedule. Delays or missed internal milestones will be identified and addressed promptly to minimize the risk of noncompliance with external reporting deadlines. 21 Integrity & Fidelity NFP. 403 W. Lincoln Highway, Chicago, IL. 60411 integrityandfidelity.org Andre Thomas (773) 756-6806 In addition, management has established earlier internal target dates for year-end closing procedures, financial statement preparation, audit support, and review of audit deliverables to provide adequate time for completion of required regulatory filings before applicable deadlines. Management will continue to monitor audit progress throughout each engagement and maintain ongoing communication with the independent auditors to facilitate timely completion of future audits and regulatory submissions. The corrective actions identified above have been partially implemented, including enhanced monitoring of regulatory reporting requirements and coordination of audit-related deliverables. Full implementation and formalization of the compliance calendar, internal audit completion milestones, and related management review procedures are expected by February 28, 2027. These procedures will remain ongoing components of the Organization's annual financial reporting and regulatory compliance process. Responsible Parties: Susan Manuel, Internal Audit/Accounting, with oversight and final approval by Andre Thomas, Executive Director/CEO. Responsibilities include monitoring applicable federal and State reporting deadlines, coordinating financial information and audit deliverables, monitoring progress against established internal deadlines, and ensuring required reports are submitted to the appropriate regulatory portals within prescribed timeframes. Implementation Status: Partially implemented; full implementation and formalization expected by February 28, 2027