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Federal Program: ALN 10.536 CACFP Training Grants ALN 93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) ALN 93.600 Head Start Category: Compliance/Internal control significant deficiency Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: 2 CFR §200.512 (a) (1) establishes that the audit must be completed, and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: BGCPR did not submit the required data collection form and reporting package for the year ended June 30, 2025, within the required period. Cause: BGCPR did not have available the financial information necessary to complete the audit procedures and single audit reporting package. Effect or potential effect: Condition may result in noncompliance with the requirements for Reporting. Recommendation: We recommend management establish calendars to ascertain submission of data collection form and reporting package within the required dates. Identification as a repeat finding: As of June 30, 2024, finding 2024-010 was identified under this condition. This finding is still valid for the year ended June 30, 2025. Views of responsible officials: BGCPR acknowledges that the delay in the preparation and submission of its audited financial statements was influenced by several interrelated factors, primarily stemming from the challenges associated with a transitional period and the unexpected resignation of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The absence of a key financial executive during this period significantly impacted on BGCPR’s ability to compile, review, and finalize the required financial documentation in accordance with established timelines. As a result, BGCPR was unable to meet the statutory deadlines for submitting the audited financial statements, including the data collection form and the complete reporting package, thereby resulting in non-compliance with applicable legal and regulatory reporting requirements. Recognizing the importance of timely and accurate financial reporting, BGCPR is committed to implementing corrective measures. These include the development and enforcement of a structured reporting calendar, the allocation of dedicated resources to support audit preparation, and the establishment of internal checkpoints to monitor progress. These actions are intended to ensure that future submissions are completed within the required deadlines, thereby restoring compliance and reinforcing BGCPR’s commitment to transparency and accountability. As a corrective measure, BGCPR will take the following actions: a. Developing and enforcing a structured reporting calendar; b. Allocating dedicated resources to support audit preparation; c. Establishing internal checkpoints to monitor progress and ensure accountability; d. Ensure future submissions meet the required deadlines. Anticipated completion date: December 31, 2026