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Finding 2022-001 - Annual Cumulative Reporting (Internal Control over Compliance/Compliance) ALN No.: 93.829 - Section 223 Demonstration Programs to Improve Community Mental Health Services Award Year: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022 Federal Agency: United States Department of Health and Human Services Pass Through Entity: Not applicable Criteria: Management is responsible for controls over timely and accurately reporting in accordance with contract guidelines. Condition/Context: For the annual cumulative 12-month reporting (FFR (SF-425)) for the period ending April 30, 2022, report was not timely filed within 90 days after the close of the original project period. Cause: The Company received an extension of the program on April 5, 2022 extending the contract end date from April 30, 2022 to September 30, 2022. The Company was not aware that FFR (SF-425) reporting was required as of the end of the original contract period as well as the extended contract period. Effect: The Company is out of compliance with the reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: The Company should ensure it accurately and timely reviews contracts to ensure that reporting is done accurately and timely. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the recommendation and plans to put in place procedures to remain in compliance with reporting timeliness.