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2022-005 Grantor: Department of Homeland Security Federal Program Name: EDA- CARES Pass-through Entity: N/A Federal Grant Program CFDA Number: 11.307 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: EDA Cares funds must be spent during the awarded grant period. Condition: EDA Cares funds of $9,500 were spent after the grant period had ended. Effect: Noncompliance with EDA Cares reporting requirements. Cause: An experienced and recommended consultant was engaged to administer the grant. The consultant requested an invoice for services to be rendered after the end of the grant period. The Council contacted EDA for guidance, and the funds were returned to the Council as directed by EDA. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the client implement controls to ensure grant funds are spent in the correct fiscal periods. Management?s Response/Views of Responsible Officials: NHCOG acknowledged the error and performed the necessary corrections promptly as soon as it was discovered.