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Supervisory Committee’s Report








                                                                 Overseeing the review of management practices and
                                                                 procedures is vital to safeguarding member assets. The
                                                                 Committee submits monthly reports to the Board of Directors
                                                                 regarding the safety and soundness of the Credit Union.
                                                                 Additionally, we are always available to address member
                                                                 concerns. If a concern cannot be resolved with management,
                                                                 please contact the Committee at SupervisoryCommittee@
                                                                 esfcu.org or by mail at Supervisory Committee, PO Box 179,
                                                                 Greenbelt, MD 20768.
        Géraldine Duval
        Chair
                                                                 The Committee recognizes the Board of Directors, management,
        The primary mission of the Supervisory Committee is to   and Ambassadors for their unwavering dedication throughout
        conduct internal and external audits designed to determine   2025. We remain committed to ensuring that your Credit Union
        that: (1) accounting records and reports are prepared    is a safe, sound, and strong place to pursue financial wellness.
        promptly and accurately reflect operations and their results;
        (2) established internal controls are effectively maintained   Together, let’s make GREAT happen!
        and adequately protect the Credit Union, its members, its
        management and its Ambassadors; and (3) each unit of the
        Credit Union is carrying out its respective plans, policies, and
        procedures in accordance with the Federal Credit Union Act.  Géraldine Duval
                                                                 Chair
        The Supervisory Committee, comprised of five dedicated
        volunteers, ensures that our financial statements accurately and   Philip J. McGaughey, Jr.
        fairly represent the financial condition of the Credit Union. To   Secretary
        achieve this, a complete annual opinion audit is conducted by
        an external Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm.      Kelvin J. Campbell
                                                                 Member
        Our CPA firm, DeLeon & Stang, CPAs and Advisors, recently
        completed our annual audit in accordance with generally accepted   Lynette Smith
        auditing standards to verify conformity with generally accepted   Member
        accounting principles. DeLeon & Stang presented the audit
        findings to the Supervisory Committee and the Board of Directors,   Karen E. Wassman
        including a detailed review of our financial statements and member   Member
        account verification processes. Member account verification,
        conducted annually, ensures the integrity of our account database.
        The audit confirmed that Educational Systems Federal Credit Union
        is in a strong financial position. Evidence of this can be found in the
        2025 financial statements provided within this Annual Report.

        The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) also conducts
        periodic examinations of our Credit Union. Following each
        exam, a detailed report is issued, which we thoroughly review
        and address as necessary. The Committee meets monthly to
        evaluate operational processes, internal controls, and overall
        safety and soundness. Supported by a full-time Vice President
        of Internal Audit and Senior Staff Auditor, the Committee
        implements a comprehensive audit plan each year to ensure
        extensive coverage of the Credit Union’s branches and
        departments.




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