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Finding 2025-013 – Delay in Single Audit Reporting Package Submission Criteria Pursuant to 2 CFR 200.512(a)(1), the audit, the data collection form, and the reporting package must be submitted within 30 calendar days after the auditee receives the auditor's report(s) or nine months after the end of the audit period (whichever is earlier). The cognizant agency for audit or oversight agency for audit (in the absence of a cognizant agency for audit) may authorize an extension when the nine-month timeframe would place an undue burden on the auditee. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. Condition The reporting package has not yet been submitted, which is after the March 31, 2026 deadline. Context The County expended federal awards requiring a Single Audit and was therefore subject to the reporting requirements of 2 CFR 200.512(a)(1). The required reporting package, including the audit reports and data collection form, was due no later than March 31, 2026. At the time of our audit, the reporting package had not yet been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Cause Management was unable to timely perform the year-end financial reporting and close process due to turnover in the finance department. Effect Late submission can affect the County's risk profile with federal agencies and pass-through entities and may impact future funding decisions. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable No. Questioned Costs None Recommendation Management should implement procedures to ensure future Single Audit reporting packages are submitted by the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor's reports or nine months after year-end. Responsible Official County Administrator