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2022-001 Delayed Financial Reporting Housing Voucher Cluster Other matter required to be reported in accordance with Government Auditing Standards Condition: The Authority did not submit the original unaudited financial data to HUD until 6 months after their fiscal year end. For the fiscal year end June 30, 2022, the Authority's unaudited financial data schedule was submitted 4 months late. Context: The Authority?s unaudited financial data submission is required to be sent to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Real Estate Assessment Center (?REAC?) by August 31st of each fiscal year. In the past, due to COVID-19, waivers issued by HUD allowed for an extension of time that did not apply to the June 30, 2022 year end submission. Criteria: In accordance with HUD rules and regulations, the Authority is required to submit their unaudited financial information to REAC within 60 days after the fiscal year end, regardless of size and complexity of the agency. Cause: The completion of the prior year?s approval from REAC, created delays for the current period. In prior years there have been waivers and extensions related to the initial financial close and submission to REAC, which extended into the current period and created delays for the current fiscal year to be submitted on time. Effect: The unaudited financial data was not submitted within the required time period for full points on REAC?s scoring methodology for all authorities. In addition, HUD could not provide timely financial oversight based on the unaudited REAC submission. Auditor?s Recommendations: The Authority should continue to monitor current HUD reporting due dates and follow up on expiration dates for any current relied upon waivers. In addition, we recommend the Authority develop a process to track compliance with timely HUD reporting for future due dates. View of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.