The notes field is an open space for any context that does not fit the structured fields of a ComplianceReport. Teams use it to record agency feedback, reasons a report is in REVISION_REQUESTED status, special handling instructions, internal review comments, or reminders about what still needs to happen before submission. Because it is optional and unstructured, it complements the formal fields like status, submittedTo, and dueDate by carrying the narrative details that keep everyone aligned on a report's situation.
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