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Finding No. 2022-002: Significant Deficiency Criteria: KRM is required to file the Uniform Guidance audit within nine months of the year end of the Organization. Statement of Condition: The Uniform Guidance audit for September 30, 2021 was completed and accepted by the Federal Clearinghouse on November 16, 2022, which is more than nine months after the year end due date of June 30, 2022. Cause of Condition: KRM provides resettlement, support, educational and legal services to refuges admitted to the U.S. through the State Department’s refugee admissions program. During 2021 and 2022, KRM experienced a significant increase in the number of refugees being served. The amount of refugees receiving services from KRM more than doubled, consistent with the increase in refugees entering the United States. This had a significant impact on the amount of financial assistance being passed through to KRM and the amount of time and resources necessary to process the refugees. Also, during this time, the Organization was still experiencing restrictions and limitations related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Effect of Condition: The effect is that the compliance requirement to file timely with the Federal Clearinghouse was not met. Recommendation: KRM should have future audits completed timely and filed timely with the Federal Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials: Management understands and accepts the recommendation as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan.