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2021-008 Submission to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse; Information on Federal Program: Unaccompanied Alien Children (Assistance Listing No. 93.676) provided by the Department of Health and Human Services.; Criteria: Single Audits are required to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after the receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the audit period. For the year ended June 30, 2021, the due date for submission was March 30, 2022.; Condition: The Agency did not submit its Single Audit to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by March 30, 2022.; Questioned Costs: None; Cause: Due to significant turnover, the Agency was unable to submit the Single Audit to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner.; Effect: The Federal Audit Clearinghouse relies on such submissions to monitor the progress of the program and the use of the federal funds.; Perspective Information: Compliance with filing requirements is reviewed as part of the audit procedures.; Repeat Finding: Yes; Recommendation: The Agency should establish and implement internal controls over financial reporting sufficient to ensure Single Audits are completed and submitted timely.; Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Board of Directors will request a review of Financial Audits, annually. This will ensure Single Audits are completed and submitted in a timely manner. The Chief Executive Officer [CEO, Executive Director] will meet with the Controller weekly to ensure timely financial reporting. Reports will be provided to the board of Directors monthly.