Finding 1176591 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-03-05

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: GEODC's June 30, 2024 EDA Cares RLF report contained multiple incorrect amounts, leading to non-compliance.
  • Impacted Requirements: Annual reporting must align with EDA guidelines, ensuring accuracy in financial categories.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review ED-209 reporting rules and correct any inaccuracies before the June 30, 2025 submission.

Finding Text

Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): GEODC is required to annually report to the Economic Development Administration on the EDA Cares RLF. Amounts reported should agree to underlying financial data and be reported within the correct financial categories as determined by the EDA. Condition: Multiple amounts reported on the June 30, 2024 ED-209 RLF Financial Report were either incorrect, or incorrectly reported. Cause: GEODC's reporting procedure is to have at least two employees involved in the reporting process. One employee prepares the report, while a second authorized employee reviews and submits the report. At some point in this process, errors were made in either the reporting process, the reviewing process, or both. Effect: This resulted in the June 30, 2024 EDA Cares RLF annual reporting being incorrect and out of compliance. Context: This condition has resulted in a significant deficiency reported in the audit reporting package. Recommendation: We recommend that employees involved in the reporting process review form ED-209 reporting rules and regulations. It is also recommended that any incorrect reports filed with the EDA be corrected prior to the submission of the June 30, 2025 report. Corrective Action Taken: As recommended, GEODC will review it's reporting process and correct any filings that are incorrect and out of compliance.

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan for Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation respectfully submits the following corrective action plan in response to a finding in our audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. The audit was completed by the independent auditing firm Anderson Boylan Ramos, P.C. of Hermiston, Oregon. The finding from the June 30, 2025 audit is discussed below with the corresponding Action Plan listed. The finding from the June 30, 2025 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs are discussed below. FINDING – FEDERAL AWARD AUDIT PROGRAM AUDIT 1. Finding 2025-001 a. Reportable Instance of Noncompliance of Financial Reporting: Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation is required to annually report to the Economic Development Administration on the EDA Cares RLF. Amounts reported on the June 30, 2024 report did not agree to the underlying financial data and were incorrectly reported by category. b. Recommendation: We recommend that employees involved in the reporting process review from ED-209 reporting rules and regulations. It is also recommended that any incorrect reports filed with the EDA be corrected prior to the submission of the June 30, 2025 report. c. Action Taken: As recommended, employees that are involved in the reporting process will review reporting rules and regulations. GEODC will also correct any incorrect filings with the EDA in regards to its reporting on the EDA Cares RLF. d. Responsible Party: Tory Stinnett, Executive Director e. Anticipated Completion Date: The Corporation anticipates taking corrective action for the June 30, 2024 report prior to filing the most recent June 30, 2025 report.

Categories

Reporting Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
11.307 ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE $1.05M
11.302 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FOR PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS $75,000
10.767 INTERMEDIARY RELENDING PROGRAM $57,700
10.769 RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS $16,750