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Reference Number 2022-001 Compliance and IC over Compliance Assistance Listing Number 66.202 Environmental Protection Agency Endowment EPA Assistance Agreement ID Number: XP989490-01-0 Dated September 30, 1999 Criteria: Per the EPA Assistance Agreement Terms and Conditions "3. Upon receiving the grant award, the grantee will secure matching funds from the Mexican government." Condition Found: On September 26, 2011, the Organization obtained a match from the Instituto Mexicano de la Propiedad Industrial ?IMPI? on behalf of the Mexican government. The match was in Mexican Peso equivalent of $5 million US Dollars based on that day?s exchange rates published on the date of the agreement by the Banco de Mexico in the Diario Oficial de la Federacion. During April 2020 IMPI notified the Organization that they will no longer provide the matching funds due to economic hardship related to covid 19. Context: The condition noted was identified as part of our review of federal awards. Effect: The Organization is in non-compliance with match requirements. Cause: IMPI will no longer match the funds due to economic hardship related to covid 19. Questioned Cost: None Recommendation: It is recommended the Organization seek additional contributions sourced within Mexico. In addition, the Organization should contact the federal awarding agency to discuss possible alternative resolutions to this finding.