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2022-003 Department of Agriculture Federal Financial Assistance Listing #10.766 Communities Facilities Loans and Grants Cluster Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance Criteria: Proper controls over financial reporting include a system designed to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) and the accompanying notes to the schedule. Condition: The Organization does not have an internal control system designed to provide for the preparation of the schedule. As auditors, we were requested to assist with the preparation of the schedule. Cause: Auditor assistance with preparation of the schedule is not unusual as the schedule has unique and specialized requirement and preparation is only required when the Organization meets a specified threshold of federal expenditures. Effect: There is a reasonable possibility that the Organization would not be able to draft a complete and accurate schedule that is correct without the assistance of the auditors. Questioned Costs: None reported Context: Sampling was not used. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: Yes, prior year finding 2021-003. Recommendation: While we recognize that this condition is not unusual for an organization with limited staffing, we recommend management be aware of the financial reporting requirements relating to the Organization?s schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the internal controls that impact financial reporting. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.