Finding 7187 (2023-005)

AL# 11.300 Investments for Public Works & Economic Develpment - Other Tests and Provisions Compliance Other Matters Criteria: The City is required to erect and maintain in good condition and repair a sign or signs in accordance with EDA specifications. Prior to on-site construction, a reproducible photograph of the sign must be submitted to EDA along with evidence that the sign is located at the project site. Condition: During our inquiry of grant specific conditions the City was not able to readily produce a photograph of a sign at the site of the project. Additionally, the City did not have a sign erected at a second project site. Cause: This condition appears to be the result of a lack of administrative oversight. Effect: As a result of this condition, the City did not fully comply with the grant specific conditions of a major federal program/award. Questioned Costs: No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the City ensures a sign is erected at both project sites and photographs are retained in the project files. View of Responsible Officials: We agree with the finding. The City, immediately after auditor inquiry, took a photograph of the erected sign and will retain it in the project file. Additionally, the City has provided a copy of the photograph to the Economic Development Administration.