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Finding: 2026-001-Board Member Compliance Federal Programs: Department of Health and Human Services Health Center Program Cluster CFDA 93.224 and 93.527 Criteria: Health Center Program Compliance Manual Condition: A majority of the board members or their immediate family are not users of the health center services. Compliance conditions state that more than fifty percent of board members should “utilize the health center as their principal source of primary health care” in order for them to give substantive input into the Organization’s strategic direction and policy. Cause: The above exception resulted from the failure to follow established procedures requiring board members or their immediate families to be active users of the health center. Effect: This non-compliance with federal grant requirements could result in a reduction of grant funds or additional grant restrictions. Questioned Costs: None reported Context/Sampling: The finding appears to be a systemic issue. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No Recommendation: It is recommended that procedures be established to ensure that more than fifty percent of board members are active users of the health center. Views of Responsible Officials: Management concurs. The Organization has reestablished compliance, and as of the date of the audit, more than fifty percent of the board members are users of the health center. Contact Person: Brian Morton, CFO Anticipated Date of Completion: September 30, 2026