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Community Development Block Grant, Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Assistance listing #14.218; Contract No. 2020-211 Condition: The Organization failed to complete and file as required by the funding agency the required monthly HMIS and Monthly Activity Beneficiary Report for all months for the year ended December 31, 2022. Criteria: Per the Organization?s CDBG grant agreement 2020-211, ?the Organization will participate in appropriate data collection and other services as needed and as directed by the city. The Organization will enter all information in HMIS and provide a monthly report to the City of Bakersfield. Monthly Activity Beneficiary Report will be submitted to City Staff along with an HMIS report. Monthly reports will be submitted beginning with the first month of service. Reports will be due fifteen (15) days after the end of the month of service.? Cause: Lack of training and understanding at the program level regarding requirements of the grant agreement. Effect: Failure to comply with grant reporting requirements may result in a reduction or loss of future funding. Recommendation: Management should review and familiarize themselves with requirements of the grant agreement to ensure all aspects of grant requirements are complied with. Additionally, the Organization should provide training to those who administer the grant to ensure compliance with the grant agreement.