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Criteria - HUD?s Uniform Financial Reporting Standards (UFRS) Rule (24 CFR ?5.801) requires Authorities to submit annual financial data to HUD. Specifically, UFRS requires that the financial data is: 1) prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as further defined by HUD in supplementary guidance; 2) submitted electronically to HUD through the internet; and 3) submitted in such form and substance as prescribed by HUD. As a separate funding source, the CARES Act supplemental funding (Assistance Listing No. 14.850 and 14.871) must be reported separately on the Financial Data Schedule (FDS). Condition - The Authority's expenses related to CARES Act funding received under the Public and Indian Housing Program (14.850) was reported in the Project total in the FDS. Cause - The Authority does not have a process in place for adhering to the reporting requirements associated with the newly received CARES Act funding. Effect - The Authority was not in compliance with the reporting requirements as described in PIH Notice 2020-07 and 2020-24. Questioned Costs - None identified. Recommendation - We recommend the Authority review all compliance requirements and HUD notifications for all new funding sources, specifically, PIH Notice 2020-07 and 2020-24 related to proper reporting of the supplemental CARES Act funds. Management?s Response - (a) Comments on the Findings and Recommendations - The Authority agrees with the finding. The Authority also agrees with the recommendation. Please see below for additional comments and action taken. (b) Action Taken - The Authority also agrees with the recommendation and will review all compliance requirements and HUD notifications for all new funding sources. (c) Planned Implementation Date - The Authority expects to complete the corrective action by March 31, 2023.