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2022-001 Department of Agriculture Federal Financial Assistance Listing #10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants Cluster Preparation of Consolidated Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance - Other Criteria: Proper controls over financial reporting include the ability to prepare the consolidated schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) and accompanying notes to the Schedule. Condition: The Organization does not have an internal control system designed to provide for a complete and accurate consolidated schedule of expenditures of federal awards being audited. Cause: Auditor assistance with preparation of the Schedule is not unusual, as the Schedule has unique and specialized requirements and preparation is only required with 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 Schedule that is correct without assistance of the auditors. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: Sampling was not used. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: Yes Recommendation: We recommend management be aware of the financial reporting requirements relating to the Organization?s consolidated schedule of expenditures of federal awards and internal controls that impact financial reporting. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.