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Department of Treasury, State of Iowa Department of Management, Federal Financial Assistance Listing 21.029, 526659, 2025 COVID-19 Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund Cash Management Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303(a) establishes that the auditee must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides assurance that the entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition: The Cooperative was unable to provide documentation to support review and approval of the Cooperative’s request for reimbursement. Cause: Discussions were held amongst the CFO and CEO prior to the submission of the request for reimbursement but no formal review or approval process was documented. Effect: Without a secondary review and approval, there is a possibility the request for reimbursement amount may be incorrect. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context/Sampling: Sampling was not used as there was only one submission during the fiscal year. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No Recommendation: We recommend the Cooperative implement a formal control process which includes a secondary review and approval of the request for reimbursement and documentation of the review and approval is retained. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.