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title: "Section 4 : Acknowledgement and Submission"
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## Attestation

The individual completing ACEN Annual Report the field needs to fill out their information attesting that the information provided in the report, in accordance with ACEN Policy 31 Integrity, is, to the best of of their knowledge, belief, and ability, is accurate and complete.  


## SUBMISSION

Finally, with all fields filled in, click the big SUBMIT button at the bottom of the form. Doing so triggers the platform to run it’s validation check. 

If a validation error is discovered, you will receive an alert along with a count of the number of errors that require correction. The form then, will show you the first error, which will be highlighted red along with an explanation of why it is in error.

The most common errors are:

1. A field requiring a response was left blank
2. The response in a field did not fit the required format
3. The response either failed to meet the minimum or exceeded the maximum allowable value

Correct any errors and click SUBMIT

Presuming the form processes with no errors, you will be taken to a page to review and confirm your submission.

On this page, we suggest printing a copy of your responses for your records.

Scroll down the bottom of the page and click the large CONFIRM button, and this will finalize your submission of the Annual Report.

Once your submission is finalized, you should receive an email with a copy of your submission attached, although, it can sometimes take 10-15 minutes before that email arrives.