Audit 13681

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$2.22M
Findings
8
Programs
1
Organization: Heartland Care Center Inc. (IA)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-01-25

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
10055 2023-003 - Yes L
10056 2023-004 - - B
10057 2023-005 Significant Deficiency Yes L
10058 2023-006 Significant Deficiency - B
586497 2023-003 - Yes L
586498 2023-004 - - B
586499 2023-005 Significant Deficiency Yes L
586500 2023-006 Significant Deficiency - B

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants $2.22M Yes 4

Contacts

Name Title Type
TBGGW58DKNH3 Tyler Gerstandt Auditee
7122256818 Alexandrea Keller Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Loan/loan guarantee outstanding balances Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (The "Schedule") includes the federal award activity of Heartland Care Center Inc., and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Heartland Care Center, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Heartland Care Center, Inc. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: No indirect costs are allocated, therefore, no indirect cost rate is needed. Heartland Care Center, Inc. has a loan balance of $2,179,992 oustanding from the United States Department of Agriculture, Assistance Listing Number 10.766, at June 30, 2023

Finding Details

Criteria: The Organization is required to submit complete and accurate quarterly financial statements within 20 days of the quarter end, the annual budget must be submitted to the Agency 30 days prior to the beginning of the borrower’s fiscal year, and audit report within 150 days of borrower’s fiscal year end. Condition: During our review of compliance requirements for the Community Facilities Loans & Grants Cluster, we identified the quarterly financial statements were not submitted timely for the second quarter of 2023, third quarter of 2023, and fourth quarter of 2023, the annual budget was not submitted timely, and the 6/30/22 audit report was not submitted. Cause: The submission of timely and complete reports was not met due to turnover in the administrator position. Potential Effect: As a result, the Agency reserves the right to withdraw Agency funding. Recommendation: The Organization should implement reminders and additional review to ensure the quarterly reports, annual budget , are submitted timely, are complete, and are accurate. Client Response: The Organization will be diligent to get the reports submitted on time and accurately. All reports except the budget have been submitted as of report date.
Criteria: The funds set aside for debt service reserve are to be used to make USDA loan payments, but must be approved by the USDA before they can be used. Condition: During our review of compliance requirements for the Community Facilities Loans & Grants Cluster, we identified funds were used during the year for operational purposes and did not ask or receive permission from the USDA to use the funds. Cause: The requirement was not met due to an oversight of management. Potential Effect: As a result, the Agency reserves the right to withdraw Agency funding. Recommendation: The Organization should request permission before using reserve funds. Client Response: The Organization will request permission in the future.
Criteria: The Organization is required to submit complete and accurate quarterly financial statements within 20 days of the quarter end, the annual budget must be submitted to the Agency 30 days prior to the beginning of the borrower’s fiscal year, and audit report within 150 days of borrower’s fiscal year end. Condition: During our review of compliance requirements for the Community Facilities Loans & Grants Cluster, we identified the quarterly financial statements were not submitted timely for the second quarter of 2023, third quarter of 2023, and fourth quarter of 2023, the annual budget was not submitted timely, and the 6/30/22 audit report was not submitted. Cause: The submission of timely and complete reports was not met due to turnover in the administrator position. Potential Effect: As a result, the Agency reserves the right to withdraw Agency funding. Recommendation: The Organization should implement reminders and additional review to ensure the quarterly reports, annual budget , are submitted timely, are complete, and are accurate. Client Response: The Organization will be diligent to get the reports submitted on time and accurately. All reports except the budget have been submitted as of report date.
Criteria: The funds set aside for debt service reserve are to be used to make USDA loan payments, but must be approved by the USDA before they can be used. Condition: During our review of compliance requirements for the Community Facilities Loans & Grants Cluster, we identified funds were used during the year for operational purposes and did not ask or receive permission from the USDA to use the funds. Cause: The requirement was not met due to an oversight of management. Potential Effect: As a result, the Agency reserves the right to withdraw Agency funding. Recommendation: The Organization should request permission before using reserve funds. Client Response: The Organization will request permission in the future.
Criteria: The Organization is required to submit complete and accurate quarterly financial statements within 20 days of the quarter end, the annual budget must be submitted to the Agency 30 days prior to the beginning of the borrower’s fiscal year, and audit report within 150 days of borrower’s fiscal year end. Condition: During our review of compliance requirements for the Community Facilities Loans & Grants Cluster, we identified the quarterly financial statements were not submitted timely for the second quarter of 2023, third quarter of 2023, and fourth quarter of 2023, the annual budget was not submitted timely, and the 6/30/22 audit report was not submitted. Cause: The submission of timely and complete reports was not met due to turnover in the administrator position. Potential Effect: As a result, the Agency reserves the right to withdraw Agency funding. Recommendation: The Organization should implement reminders and additional review to ensure the quarterly reports, annual budget , are submitted timely, are complete, and are accurate. Client Response: The Organization will be diligent to get the reports submitted on time and accurately. All reports except the budget have been submitted as of report date.
Criteria: The funds set aside for debt service reserve are to be used to make USDA loan payments, but must be approved by the USDA before they can be used. Condition: During our review of compliance requirements for the Community Facilities Loans & Grants Cluster, we identified funds were used during the year for operational purposes and did not ask or receive permission from the USDA to use the funds. Cause: The requirement was not met due to an oversight of management. Potential Effect: As a result, the Agency reserves the right to withdraw Agency funding. Recommendation: The Organization should request permission before using reserve funds. Client Response: The Organization will request permission in the future.
Criteria: The Organization is required to submit complete and accurate quarterly financial statements within 20 days of the quarter end, the annual budget must be submitted to the Agency 30 days prior to the beginning of the borrower’s fiscal year, and audit report within 150 days of borrower’s fiscal year end. Condition: During our review of compliance requirements for the Community Facilities Loans & Grants Cluster, we identified the quarterly financial statements were not submitted timely for the second quarter of 2023, third quarter of 2023, and fourth quarter of 2023, the annual budget was not submitted timely, and the 6/30/22 audit report was not submitted. Cause: The submission of timely and complete reports was not met due to turnover in the administrator position. Potential Effect: As a result, the Agency reserves the right to withdraw Agency funding. Recommendation: The Organization should implement reminders and additional review to ensure the quarterly reports, annual budget , are submitted timely, are complete, and are accurate. Client Response: The Organization will be diligent to get the reports submitted on time and accurately. All reports except the budget have been submitted as of report date.
Criteria: The funds set aside for debt service reserve are to be used to make USDA loan payments, but must be approved by the USDA before they can be used. Condition: During our review of compliance requirements for the Community Facilities Loans & Grants Cluster, we identified funds were used during the year for operational purposes and did not ask or receive permission from the USDA to use the funds. Cause: The requirement was not met due to an oversight of management. Potential Effect: As a result, the Agency reserves the right to withdraw Agency funding. Recommendation: The Organization should request permission before using reserve funds. Client Response: The Organization will request permission in the future.