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Criteria: The Coalition is required to make payments to providers within 21 days of receipt of invoice, and approval of goods and services as required by the grant agreement with Florida?s Division of Early Learning. Condition: Certain payments from the Coalition to providers related to CRRSA/ARPA funding during the year were in excess of the 21 day requirement. Cause: The Coalition experienced turnover in the accounting department during the year, and there was a misunderstanding regarding the payment requirements per the grant guidance. Effect: Past due payments result in noncompliance with grant and provider agreements. Recommendation: We recommend that the Coalition take proactive measures to monitor and ensure that all provider invoices will be paid in a timely manner.