Management Response: Management agrees that the single audit was submitted past the March 31, 2026 deadline. While the County of Del Norte accepts ultimate responsibility, the delay resulted from a combination of factors, including communication breakdowns and personnel issues with our external audit firm. During the audit, the County Auditor-Controller was notified that key points of contact were nonresponsive. Despite requesting to be looped into all correspondence, the Auditor-Controller was bypassed. This lack of direct communication prevented timely intervention to resolve issues and ensure an on-time filing. Notably, this is the County of Del Norte’s first late audit filing in over 14 years under the current management team. Estimated Completion Date: We fully expect to have our June 30, 2026 audit to be filed by the March 31, 2027 deadline. Responsible Party: Staff from the Office of the Auditor-Controller in conjunction with departmental level staff.