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EDA approves audit services contracts, ratifies vouchers and extends grant deadlines to allow project closeout
Summary
The EDA unanimously approved an audit services agreement, ratified budget corrections and vouchers, and extended two grant agreements so projects can be completed and final invoices paid.
The Hardee County Economic Development Authority on Nov. 3 approved several financial and grant housekeeping items presented by Victoria Rogers, Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller.
Rogers asked the board to approve Statements of Work for assertion‑based examination and audit services with CliftonLarsonAllen for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The board moved (motion by Commissioner Flores, second by Commissioner Wells) and approved the contracts; Rogers noted the firm’s fee was about $131.25 lower than last year.
Rogers also asked the board to ratify a budget amendment correcting a clerical posting error that affected cash‑forward and reserve line items. The board unanimously approved a motion to ratify the amendment.
On financial reporting, the board approved the clerk’s monthly financial statements for the period ending Aug. 31, 2025 (motion by Commissioner Miller, second by Commissioner Wells).
Rogers presented vouchers payable dated July 1 through Sept. 30, 2025: 14 checks (numbers 1072–1085) totaling $1,105,318.15. The board moved and unanimously ratified the vouchers. Rogers explained the county’s modified‑accrual practice and a 60‑day window after fiscal year end to post late invoices and adjustments.
Finally, the board approved two grant agreement modifications to permit final payments: Modification No. 2 to reinstate and extend the Pioneer Park Lift Station grant award agreement until project completion and payment of outstanding amounts; and Modification No. 3 to extend the Parks Infrastructure grant award agreement until project completion and payment of outstanding amounts. Both motions passed unanimously.
What’s next: Rogers will continue to reconcile late September invoices, perform year‑end accrual adjustments as needed, and return with final reconciliations in the winter reorganization/true‑up meetings.
