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2022-002 – Reporting – Submission of the Data Collection Form (Significant Deficiency) Identification of the Federal Program: 93.498 COVID-19 Claims Reimbursement for the Uninsured Program and the COVID-19 Coverage Assistance Fund Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.512(a), the audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period, adjusted for any extensions permitted by the Office of Management and Budget. Condition: The reporting package and data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2022, were not filed by the deadline of March 31, 2023, to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Cause: Although the schedule and notes thereto were prepared accurately and timely, additional time was required to comply fully with reporting on, and audit of, compliance requirements of the federal award programs. Effect: The reporting package and data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2022, were not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The reporting package and data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2022, were submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse after the due date of March 31, 2023. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the Corporation continue to refine policies, procedures and internal controls, including tracking and monitoring of reporting requirements, to ensure that the audit, reporting package, and data collection form are electronically filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the applicable deadline. View of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the federal award finding identified in the audit. Management will file the reporting package and data collection form immediately upon completion and will continue to monitor and adhere to future Federal compliance updates to prevent such delays in the future.