Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Rural Economic Development Loan Compliance
A checklist for Rural Economic Development Loan compliance, used by utility cooperatives and rural businesses in funded projects to keep applications, agreements, records and reports in one place and confirm each rule with USDA Rural Development.
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What is on this checklist
- Rural Economic Development Loan application and approval letter
- Signed agreement and any amendments
- Project description and agreement
- Business and job records
- Financial statements for the project
- Reports to the agency
- Payment or reimbursement records
- Reporting dates on your calendar
- Agency contact name and phone
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA Rural Development and USDA.
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