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Finding 2022-004: Reportable Finding Considered a Significant Deficiency ? Reporting compliance Program Name: Market Access Plan Assistance listing #: 10.601 Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Award Number: 12-4336-0-3-999 Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: According to 7 CFR 1485.22(d), participants are required to submit regular financial and performance reports in accordance with their agreement. For non-local travel, participants are required to submit trip reports within 45 calendar days after the completion of travel. Condition: During our testing of reporting compliance, out of a sample size of three reports, one trip report was submitted after the required 45 days upon return from the trip. Cause: The auditee is aware of the compliance requirement but due to an administrative oversight, the trip report was submitted late. Effect: The auditee was not in compliance with reporting requirements outlined in of 7 CFR 1485.22 resulting in untimely federal award data reporting. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization update their policies and procedures surrounding the submission of reports, and specifically trip reports, to ensure the appropriate individual(s) know their roles in relation to timely trip reporting and are aware of strict reporting deadlines. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan (unaudited): See corrective action plan.