AUDIT FINDINGS Finding Reference Number: 2025-001 Description of Finding: Finding 2025-001 – Lack of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting – Federal Revenue Not Recognized Criteria – Standard accounting practices dictate that revenues be recognized in period of performance of the underlying contract or service. Condition – Grant Draw Request #7 for $749,108 was submitted to the Cumberland Valley Area Development District for payment and approved on June 19, 2025 and an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) development grant reimbursement was sent by CVADD the to the Organization’s dedicated ARC grant reimbursement bank account on July 3, 2025 and the contractor was subsequently and appropriately paid.. The ARC grant revenue and the associated capitalized expenditure were not recognized as revenue and receivable in the Organization’s accounting records. Effect – The Organization’s ARC grant revenue and capital expenditures were understated by $749,108. Recommendation – The Organization’s accountant should reconcile the dedicated ARC grant reimbursement account to the ARC draw requests submitted to Cumberland Valley Area Development District. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: Management agrees with this finding Corrective Action: The Organization will work with its consultant accountants to verify federal funds expended at the end of the fiscal year and to account for any potential receivables. Name of Contact Person: Frank Allen, Chairman of the Board of Directors Fallen@cms501c.com Projected Completion Date: June 30, 2026 Sincerely yours, Frank Allen Frank Allen, Chairman of the Board of Directors Appalachian Wildlife Foundation