Corrective Action Plan: To address this issue and prevent recurrence, the Town has implemented the following measures: 1. Reconciliation Procedures: Finance Department staff will reconcile all expenditures reported on USDA Form E – RD Project Budget/Cost Certification Reporting to the general ledger...
Corrective Action Plan: To address this issue and prevent recurrence, the Town has implemented the following measures: 1. Reconciliation Procedures: Finance Department staff will reconcile all expenditures reported on USDA Form E – RD Project Budget/Cost Certification Reporting to the general ledger, ensuring both the accuracy of amounts and the correct vendor attribution. 2. Vendor Verification: A vendor cross-check process will be added to the review, requiring staff to match each reported expenditure to the appropriate invoice, purchase order, and vendor record before submission. 3. Review & Approval Controls: A supervisory review will be conducted prior to submission of Form E reports to verify vendor accuracy, in addition to ensuring no duplicate or misclassified expenditures are reported. The Town is committed to ensuring compliance with all USDA reporting requirements. By strengthening reconciliation, vendor verification, and review processes, we will reduce the risk of reporting errors and maintain accurate, reliable financial reporting moving forward.