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FINDING: 2022-003 Reporting U.S. Congress via Legal Services Corporation (ALN 09.U01.339080) Statement of Condition: During our audit, we noted that the Annual Report on Emergency Non- Priority Cases was submitted on March 1, 2022 but was due on January 31, 2022. Criteria: Under the Code of Federal Regulations (45 CFR ?? 1620.07) LSC recipients are required to file an annual report to the Legal Services Corporation on all emergency cases or matters undertaken that were not within the recipient?s priorities. Per Program Letter dated December 8, 1997 the report is due on January 31. Cause: Although procedures were in place, the procedures did not produce a timely report. Effect of the Condition: The Annual Report on Emergency Non- Priority Cases was submitted late. Recommendation: We recommend LASP review its procedures to ensure compliance with the due date requirements of 45 CFR ?? 1620.07. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: Management will ensure that this report is filed timely.