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Criteria: The City is required under CFR 200.512(a) to file the annual audit, data collection form, and reporting package within nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: Deficiencies in the City’s internal controls prevented the timely completion and submission of the annual audit, data collection form, and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Cause: The City failed to provide proper oversight over period-end financial reporting which resulted in delays in issuing the annual audit report for the year ended June 30, 2025. Effect: The City did not file the annual audit, data collection form, and reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by March 31, 2026. Recommendation: We recommend management review the period end financial reporting process and implement changes to allow for timely completion of accurate financial reports. This will allow them to be in compliance with CFR 200.512(a). Response: The City agrees with the finding and recommendation. Management will review and strengthen the year-end financial reporting process to improve the timeliness of the audit and financial statement preparation. The City will work with its auditors to establish and monitor reporting deadlines and will evaluate staffing and training needs to help ensure compliance with the filing requirements of 2 CFR 200.512(a) in future periods.