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\par [Letter of Representation\line From Your Agency to the State Controller\rquote s Office]
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\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\scaps\fs28\insrsid15944166 [Prepare on Agency Letterhead]
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Augusta  ME 04333-0014
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\par Dear Mr. Karass:
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\par In connection with your compilation of the fb88 Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards for the fiscal year ended {\*\xmlopen\xmlns2{\factoidname date}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname Month}{\xmlattrvalue 6}}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname Day}
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\insrsid15944166 1.\tab We are responsible for the fair presentation of the expenditures in conformity with and in compliance with rules and regulations of the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133, and for representing to the State Controller
\rquote s Office that the schedule has been prepared accordingly.
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The financial records and data related to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards are available for review by the State Auditor.
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Identified for the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards all assistance provided by federal agencies in the form of grants, contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property, cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance, or direct appropriations.

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 federal financial assistance.
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Identified the requirements governing types of services allowed or disallowed; eligibility; matching, level of effort, or earmarking; reporting; special provisions; claims for advances and reimbursements; and amounts claimed
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Ensured that information presented in federal financial reports and claims for advances and reimbursements is supported by the books and records from which the basic financial statements have been prepared.
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Monitored subrecipients to determine that the subrecipients expended financial assistance in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
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Taken appropriate corrective action on a timely basis after receipt of subrecipients' audit reports that identify noncompliance with federal laws and regulations.
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Identified and disclosed to the auditor all amounts questioned and known noncompliance with requirements that could have a material effect on a major federal financial assistance program.
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