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Criteria - The ?Reconciliation of Cash on Hand? quarterly reports are to be remitted within the 10th working day following the quarter of when eligible federal expenditures are incurred. Condition - 2 CFR 200.329 The district did not timely report to Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) eligible federal expenditures for reimbursement that were incurred during a three-month period throughout the year. Cause/Effect Cause of the Finding ? The district experienced a change of business manager during the school year. During the transition, certain duties of the business office were not completed. Effect of the Finding ? The opportunity cost of managing cashflow of the district due to not receiving reimbursement of federal expenditures in a timely manner. Also, PDE Financial and Account Information (FAI) portal may suspend payment until reporting status is updated. Questioned Costs ? No questioned costs. Recommendations - Report eligible federal expenditure for reimbursement in a timely manner. District?s Response - The district?s administration agrees with this finding. The process of reporting eligible federal expenditures will be modified to ensure requests for reimbursement occur in a timely manner.