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CRITERIA: The organization should have written procedures and policies in place to ensure compliance with federal awards. STATEMENT OF CONDITION: The organization does not have written procedures related to compliance with federal award requirements. STATEMENT OF CAUSE: The organization was not aware of the requirement to maintain written procedures related to compliance with programs requirements. EFFECT: The organization’s federal programs could be out of compliance with the federal award requirements. QUESTIONED COSTS: None CONTEXT: The organization needs written procedures to help ensure compliance with federal award requirements. REPEAT FINDING: No RECOMMENDATION: Management of the organization needs to develop written procedures related to federal award requirements. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS AND PLANNED CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Program Manager, alongside the Executive Director, will work on updating the ISC's Government Contracts Management Procedures. It will include detailed written procedures that encompass key areas of federal grants. We will develop a reimbursement policy consistent with federal guidelines for our staff and volunteers. We aim to finalize this by 12/31/23. Starting the new year, we will also train all staff and volunteers involved with federal grants to ensure compliance.