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Federal Program - 594 Environmental Infrastructure Assistance Program (AL 12.U01); Cash Management, Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking; Criteria - A system of internal controls requires all requests for reimbursements to be reviewed and approved before submission. Condition - During testing, we noted one request for reimbursement report that was not properly signed off on, per City procedures. Questioned Costs - None. Context - In a population of 11 requests for reimbursement reports submitted, we selected 3 to test. We noted that one of the reports tested was not signed off on, per City procedures. Cause - Management Oversight. Effect - There is an increased risk of the City submitting an inaccurate request for reimbursement. Repeat Finding - No. Recommendation - The City should follow their procedures for signing off on all request for reimbursement reports before submitting the federal reimbursement. View of Responsible Officials - The City agrees with the recommendation and will implement December 1, 2024.