Title: Audit Submission and Financial Recovery for Bluetide Puerto Rico Inc. Author: Danixa Rivera-Merced, Executive Director Date: March 3rd,2025 1. Background: • Organization: Bluetide Puerto Rico Inc. Action Plan • Issue: Inability to complete and submit the 2022 audit on time due to delays in reimbursement from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) and subsequent grant suspension. 2. Timeline of Events: • March 2023: o Bluetide Puerto Rico Inc. was awaiting reimbursement from the EDA for over two months. o EDA suspended the grant due to findings, leading to the organization using its operational funds to sustain operations, resulting in a negative budget. • Resolution of Findings: o The executive director, Danixa Rivera-Merced, clarified and resolved the findings. time limit. 3. Current Status: o The EDA reactivated the grant and made the reimbursements, but it was too late to submit the 2022 audit within the original Tel. 787-727-8980 P.O. Box 13832 San Juan, PR 00908 • Bluetide Puerto Rico Inc. is now recovering its financial continuous. • The organization is no longer dependent on federal funds to maintain operations. • The 2022 audit has completed for submission. 4. Action Steps: 1. Audit Submission: o Submit the 2022 audit to the relevant authorities as soon as possible, highlighting the extenuating circumstances that led to the delay. o Ensure all financial documents and evidence of the reimbursement delays and grant suspension are included. 2. Financial Recovery: o Continue to monitor and manage the organization's financial health to ensure sustained recovery. o Implement a robust financial management system to avoid future sole sourced dependencies on federal funds. 3. Future Audits: o Set aside budget and time resources to carryout required financial audits in a timely manner. o Implement a tracking system for grants and reimbursements to avoid future delays. o Ensure all necessary audits are processed as per regulatory requirements. 4. Communication: o Communicate the situation to stakeholders to maintain transparency. o Provide updates on financial recovery and plans for audits and funding management. Tel. 787-727-8980 P.O. Box 13832 San Juan, PR 00908 5. Monitoring and Evaluation: • Quarterly review and assess the progress of the action steps outlined above. • Adjust the plan as necessary to ensure financial stability and compliance with Bluetide Puerto Rico Inc.