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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001062993-23-003556
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	SC 13G
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20230215
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20230214

SUBJECT COMPANY:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PROVIDENT FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001010470
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SAVINGS INSTITUTION, FEDERALLY CHARTERED [6035]
		IRS NUMBER:				330704889
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		SC 13G
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	005-48569
		FILM NUMBER:		23633064

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3756 CENTRAL AVE
		CITY:			RIVERSIDE
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92506
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9096866060

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3756 CENTRAL AVENUE
		CITY:			RIVERSIDE
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92506

FILED BY:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			RAFFLES ASSOCIATES LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001169581
		IRS NUMBER:				043272997
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		SC 13G

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5 PENN PLAZA
		STREET 2:		19TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10001
		BUSINESS PHONE:		212-760-2322

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5 PENN PLAZA
		STREET 2:		19TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10001
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    <p style="text-align: center;"><b><font size="5">UNITED STATES</font></b><br><b><font size="5">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</font></b><br>Washington, D.C. 20549</p>
    <p style="text-align: center;"><b><font size="5">SCHEDULE 13G</font></b></p>
    <p style="text-align: center;">Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</p>
    <p style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><b><font size="5"><u>Provident Financial Holdings. Inc.</u></font></b></p>
    <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">(Name of Issuer)</p>
    <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&#160;</p>
    <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><u><b>Common Stock</b></u></p>
    <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">(Title of Class of Securities)</p>
    <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&#160;</p>
    <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><u><b>743868101</b></u></p>
    <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">(CUSIP Number)</p>
    <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&#160;</p>
    <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><u><b>December 31, 2022</b></u></p>
    <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)</p>
    <p style="text-align: justify;">Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:</p>
    <p style="text-align: justify;"><font style="width: 36pt; display: inline-block;">&#160;</font>[X]&#160; Rule 13d-1(b)</p>
    <p style="text-align: justify;"><font style="width: 36pt; display: inline-block;">&#160;</font>[ ]&#160; Rule 13d-1(c)</p>
    <p style="text-align: justify;"><font style="width: 36pt; display: inline-block;">&#160;</font>[_]&#160; Rule 13d-1(d)</p>
    <p style="text-align: justify;">*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.</p>
    <p style="text-align: justify;">The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the <i>Notes</i>).</p>
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    <p style="text-align: center;"><b>SCHEDULE 13G</b></p>
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                <p><b>CUSIP No. </b></p>
                <p>743868101</p>
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                <p><b>1</b></p>
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                <p><b>Names of Reporting Persons<br><br></b></p>
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                <p>Raffles Associates, L.P.</p>
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                <p><b>2</b></p>
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                <p><b>Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)<br><br></b></p>
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                <p><b>3</b></p>
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                <p><b>Sec Use Only<br><br></b></p>
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                <p>&#160;</p>
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                <p><b>4</b></p>
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                <p><b>Citizenship or Place of Organization<br><br></b></p>
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                <p>Delaware, USA</p>
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                <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>Number of <br>Shares <br>Beneficially <br>Owned by Each <br>Reporting Person <br>With:</b></p>
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                <p><b>5</b></p>
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                <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><b>Sole Voting Power<br><br></b></p>
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                <p><b>6</b></p>
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                <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><b>Shared Voting Power<br><br></b></p>
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                <p><b>7</b></p>
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                <p><b>8</b></p>
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                <p><b>Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br><br></b></p>
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                <p>381,349</p>
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                <p><b>Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br><br></b></p>
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                <p><b>Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)<br><br></b></p>
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                <p><b>Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br><br></b></p>
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    <p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Item 1.</b></p>
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    <p style="margin-left: 108pt; text-indent: -72pt; text-align: justify;">(k)<font style="width: 23.17pt; text-indent: 0pt; display: inline-block;">&#160;</font>[_]<font style="width: 25.17pt; text-indent: 0pt; display: inline-block;">&#160;</font>Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution: ____</p>
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    <p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Item 4.</b><font style="width: 6.01pt; display: inline-block;">&#160;</font><b>Ownership</b></p>
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    <p style="text-align: justify;"><b> (c)</b><font style="width: 25.04pt; display: inline-block;">&#160;</font><b>Number of shares as to which such person has: </b></p>
    <p style="text-align: justify;"><font style="width: 36pt; display: inline-block;">&#160;</font><b>(i)</b><font style="width: 44.72pt; display: inline-block;">&#160;</font><b>Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 381,349</b></p>
    <p style="text-align: justify;"><font style="width: 36pt; display: inline-block;">&#160;</font><b>(ii)</b><font style="width: 42.16pt; display: inline-block;">&#160;</font><b>Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0</b></p>
    <p style="margin-left: 91.5pt; text-indent: -55.5pt; text-align: justify;"><b>(iii)</b><font style="width: 39.01pt; text-indent: 0pt; display: inline-block;">&#160;</font><b>Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 381,349</b></p>
    <p style="margin-left: 91.5pt; text-indent: -55.5pt; text-align: justify;"><b>(iv)</b><font style="width: 39.62pt; text-indent: 0pt; display: inline-block;">&#160;</font><b>Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0</b></p>
    <p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Item 5.</b><font style="width: 23pt; display: inline-block;">&#160;</font><b>Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.</b></p>
    <p style="margin-left: 36pt; text-align: justify;">If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following [&#160; &#160; ].</p>
    <p style="margin-left: 54pt; text-indent: -54pt; text-align: justify;"><b>Item 6.</b><font style="width: 23pt; text-indent: 0pt; display: inline-block;">&#160;</font><b>Ownership of more than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.</b></p>
    <p style="margin-left: 54pt; text-indent: -54pt; text-align: justify;"><b>Item 7.</b><font style="width: 23pt; text-indent: 0pt; display: inline-block;">&#160;</font><b>Identification and classification of the subsidiary which acquired the security being reported on by the parent holding company or control person.</b></p>
    <p style="margin-left: 54pt; text-indent: -54pt; text-align: justify;"><b>Item 8.</b><font style="width: 23pt; text-indent: 0pt; display: inline-block;">&#160;</font><b>Identification and classification of members of the group.</b></p>
    <p style="margin-left: 54pt; text-indent: -54pt; text-align: justify;"><b>Item 9.</b><font style="width: 23pt; text-indent: 0pt; display: inline-block;">&#160;</font><b>Notice of Dissolution of Group.</b></p>
    <p style="margin-left: 54pt; text-indent: -54pt; text-align: justify;"><b>Item 10.</b><font style="width: 18.01pt; text-indent: 0pt; display: inline-block;">&#160;</font><b>Certifications.</b></p>
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    <p style="text-align: justify;"><b>SIGNATURE</b></p>
    <p style="text-align: justify;">After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.</p>
    <p style="margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;">Dated:&#160; February 12, 2023</p>
    <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-left: 50%; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;">RAFFLES ASSOCIATES, L.P.</p>
    <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-left: 50%; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;">By: RAFFLES CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC,</p>
    <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-left: 50%; text-align: justify;">General Partner</p>
    <p style="margin-left: 50%; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;">By: /s/ Paul H. O'Leary</p>
    <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-left: 50%; text-align: justify;">Name: Paul H. O'Leary</p>
    <p style="margin-left: 50%; text-align: justify;">Title: Managing Member</p>
    <p style="text-align: justify;">The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the statement is filed or his authorized representative.&#160; If the statement is signed on behalf of a person by his authorized representative (other than an executive officer or general partner of this filing person), evidence of the representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.&#160; The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or printed beneath his signature.</p>
    <p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Attention:&#160; Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001).</b></p>
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