2024-003 – Lack of Timely Filing of Data Collection Form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse Department of Education, SFA Cluster; Compliance Requirement Affected Condition: The University did not file the Data Collection Form for fiscal year 2023-2024 to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the required timeline. Criteria: A Single Audit requires the submission of the Data Collection Form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of an auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a different period is specified in a program-specific audit guide. Cause: Staff turnover contributed to the late filing. Effect: The University did not complete their required submission to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the deadline of March 31, 2025. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the University put procedures in place to ensure timely filing of the Data Collection Form. Management Response: The University has modified its year-end audit procedures to ensure timely filing of the Data Collection Form going forward. If the Federal Audit Clearinghouse has questions regarding this plan, please call Brad Sheriff, PhD, MBA, CMA, Interim Chief Financial Officer at (540) 887-7285. Brad Sheriff, PhD, MBA, CMA, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Mary Baldwin University, 540-887-7285