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Finding 2022-003 ? Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance) Information on the federal program: All Federal Programs Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.512 establishes the requirements that the audit reporting package and data collection form be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditors, or nine months after the end of the audit period. The data elements and format must be approved by the OMB and include all required elements. Condition: The Council did not file the audit report and data collection form by June 30, 2023. Cause: The Council had multiple setbacks during the current year including financial staff turnover and data loss that caused audit delays and accounting cleanup work that could not be done before the audit was completed. Effect: The Council is not in compliance with federal reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None reported Recommendation: We recommend the Council strengthen its policies and procedures to ensure year-end close is completed in a timely manner to allow for the audit to be issued and reports filed before the due date. Views of Responsible Officials: See Management?s View and Corrective Action Plan at the end of the report.