A copy of the RFP can be found here.

We here at TCOG want to thank each of you for giving so generously of your time, energy, and expertise at the Texoma Made Conference. Spending the day with us—sharing your insights, stories, and experience—made the event truly special and inspiring for everyone in attendance.

We were thrilled to see the conference featured on KXII (Click here to watch)  and  KTEN (Click here to watch) or visit the Texoma Made Conference website for highlights. Your contribution made this possible and reflects the incredible leadership and care you bring to our community. Your contribution made this possible, and the feedback we’ve received has been incredible—attendees are already asking when we’ll do it again!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us connect people, inspire ideas, and strengthen our Texoma community. Your generosity and leadership made all the difference.

All of us at TCOG want to personally thank each of you for giving so generously of your time, energy, and expertise at the Texoma Made Conference. Spending the day with us—sharing your insights, stories, and experience—made the event truly special and inspiring for everyone in attendance.

We were thrilled to see the conference featured on local news channels KXII and KTEN!  Please visit the Texoma Made Conference website for additional highlights. Your contribution made this possible and reflects the incredible leadership and care you bring to our community. Your contribution made this possible, and the feedback we’ve received has been incredible—attendees are already asking when we’ll do it again!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us connect people, inspire ideas, and strengthen our Texoma community. Your generosity and leadership made all the difference.

Until next time, we hope to see you again at future Texoma Made events!

With sincere gratitude,
TCOG’s Texoma Made Conference Team

Texoma Council of Governments Annual Audit Report including financial statements and supplementary information for fiscal year ended April 30, 2025 was prepared in accordance with TCOG’s bylaws. We believe the data presented is accurate in all material aspects; that it is presented in a manner designed to fairly set forth the financial position and results of TCOG operations as measured by the financial activity of its various grants and contracts; and, that all disclosures necessary to enable the reader to gain maximum understanding of TCOG’s financial affairs and to satisfy Federal and State requirements of applicable grants are included. Standards issued by the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance and GASB Statement No. 34, Basic Financial Statements – and Management’s Discussion and Analysis – for State and Local Governments, as amended and interpreted, as of April 30, 2025, were followed in the operation and audit of TCOG.

Accounting System and Budgetary Control

TCOG’s accounting records are maintained on a modified accrual basis, with revenues recorded when susceptible to accrual and expenditures recorded when liabilities are incurred, if measurable. This policy is implemented by generally accepted accounting principles and the Common Rule.

Budgetary amounts reported on the schedule of revenues and expenditures in memorandum form are monitored monthly for variances by TCOG staff. Variances are dealt with on an individual basis, according to contractual requirements of the specific grant or contract.

Internal Controls

In developing and improving TCOG’s accounting system, consideration is given to the adequacy of internal controls. Internal controls are designed to protect TCOG assets, prevent fraud and to insure economy and efficiency of operations within limitations. Internal controls are developed to assure management, and funding sources, of the integrity of the accounting and reporting systems.

Reporting Entity and Services

TCOG operations are controlled by grant, or contract arrangements, with the United States of America and the State of Texas. For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025, the largest sub-grantee of TCOG is Tri-County Senior Nutrition Project (Tri-County). Tri-County contracts with an independent public accounting firm for an annual audit of its operations.

Functional Activities

During the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025, TCOG, through grants and contracts, operated the Area Agency on Aging of Texoma, Community and Economic Development and Planning Activities, Criminal Justice Planning, Homeland Security Planning, Emergency 911, Weatherization Assistance Program, Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program, Section 8 Housing, Public Housing Authorities of eighteen cities, and other programs for the Texoma Region.

Cash Management

Cash maintained in the general account is not invested in interest bearing instruments because of the restrictions placed on federal funds by the United States Treasury. Funds received from local units of government for matching grants are deposited into an interest bearing account, including a deposit in TexPool, a division of the Texas State Treasury. The interest earned on local funds is used to match grant requirements, reduce future local government contributions, and satisfy any costs not allowed by grant conditions.

Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are recorded at cost from grant funds or local funds. Fixed assets purchased from local funds are depreciated and grants are charged accordingly in conformity with Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance.

Annual Audit

TCOG’s bylaws require than an annual audit be made of its financial accounts and transactions for the preceding fiscal year. In 1997, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) revised Circular A-133 to include units of local government. This circular requires that grantors of the United States of America perform audits which meet the requirements of the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996. In December 2014 the OMB implemented the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, commonly referred to as the Uniform Guidance, which synthesizes and supersedes guidance from previous OMB circulars. In accordance with Uniform Guidance requirements, the Annual Audit Report is contained herein for your review and consideration.

Certification of Indirect Cost Percentage

The Executive Director and Finance Director certify that based upon the audited financial data, TCOG’s indirect cost for fiscal year ended April 30, 2025, was 4.96% of total expenditures and did not exceed 15% of total expenditures, as defined by The Local Government Code, Chapter 391, 586.(f)(1).

Overview

The Annual Audit Report contains an unmodified opinion.  There are no significant control deficiencies, questioned or disallowed costs, or material weaknesses.  The audit firm has not issued a separate management letter that would need to be provided to the public or funding agencies.

We would like to express our appreciation to everyone associated with the preparation of this Annual Audit Report. We would also like to thank the Members of the Governing Body for their direction and support in the financial operations of Texoma Council of Governments.

TCOG to Host Texoma Made 2025

SHERMAN, September 19, 2025 – Eric Bridges, Executive Director of the Texoma Council of Governments announced today that Texoma Made 2025, a premier learning and networking event for business leaders, city officials, educators, and changemakers shaping the future of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma will take place from 8a to 4p on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Austin College in Sherman.

“Our objective with Texoma Made 2025,” said Mr. Bridges “is to equip leaders with strategies, resources, and partnerships that strengthen economic resilience, promote our region, and drive innovations. With rapid growth in advanced manufacturing, workforce demand, and business development – alongside rising housing and infrastructure pressures – communities must act now to plan for a sustainable future.  By combining actionable strategies, expert insights, and cross-sector collaboration, Texoma Made 2025 will equip community leaders with the tools to turn lessons from resilience into measurable progress across Texoma.”

Texoma Made 2025 is funded in part by a grant from the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) with additional support from Hot 107.3 FM, First United Bank, Texoma HR, and Huitt-Zollars.  For additional event details, including how to register, go to www.texomamadeconference.com

The Texoma Council of Governments is a voluntary association of the local governments in Cooke, Fannin, and Grayson counties. Established in 1968, Texoma Council of Governments promotes economy and efficiency in the coordinated planning and development of the tri-county region through its community and economic development activities. Both directly and through contractors, the Council provides housing, utility assistance, and weatherization services for low-income citizens in the region and assists the elderly through a variety of Area Agency on Aging programs. The Council also facilitates the delivery of grant funding for homeland security and criminal justice.

A. FY 2025 CDBG Funding:

HUD has released the formula allocation amounts for CDBG programs.  For FY25 (a continuing resolution from the FY24 appropriation) TxCDBG was allocated $71,178,309, a slight increase from the previous year.

• Based on this final number, TDA has invited 14 additional applicants to complete Community Development Fund Project Applications.  These applicants were notified last week, and an updated roster of applications by region has been posted to the TDA website.  All other applicants for the CDV 2025-2026 application cycle will remain on the wait list pending FY2026 appropriation information.
• TDA also issued Project Application invitations to 11 applicants for the 2025 Downtown Revitalization Program.  Selected applicants have been highlighted on the score sheet posted to the TDA website.
• Training opportunities for these applicants are posted to the TDA website.

B. 2025 Income Limits:

2025 Income Limits

HUD has released updated income limits, effective June 1, 2025.  TDA has posted the 2025 Survey Questionnaires with updated income categories to the TDA website.

All survey questionnaires dated June 1, 2025, or later must use the updated income limits.  Questionnaires completed prior to June 1 should use the income limits in effect on the date of the questionnaire – for surveys currently underway, do not repeat survey questionnaires completed before June 1 based solely on the new income limits.

Tomorrow’s session will be an in depth discussion of how grant amendments impact a project’s beneficiaries.

The CDBG Over Coffee sessions are brief trainings on a specific topic – watch the TDA Training and Events website for topics to be announced.