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2022-006 Late Submission of 2021 Data Collection Form with Federal Audit Clearinghouse Condition: The 2021 data collection form for the District was submitted after the prescribed nine month due date, as required by the Federal Audit Clearinghouse for the year ended December 31, 2021. Criteria: The Federal Audit Clearinghouse requires that organizations submit their annual audit and the annual data collection form within nine months after the fiscal year-end. Cause: The delay in submitting the 2021 data collection form and the 2021 annual audit was primarily due to the audit was performed late. Effect: This delay in submission may hinder timely access to accurate financial information for decision-making and reporting. Auditor's Recommendation: We recommend that the District establishes a formalized process to track regulatory filing deadlines and responsibilities and conduct periodic reviews to ensure timely compliance with regulatory requirements. Management Response: The District acknowledges the audit finding and commits to implementing the recommended actions promptly to enhance compliance with regulatory requirements regarding data collection form submissions.