Audit 14113

FY End
2023-09-30
Total Expended
$3.79M
Findings
2
Programs
2
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-01-29

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
10446 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
586888 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.134 Mortgage Insurance_rental Housing $3.13M Yes 1
14.182 Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation $662,409 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
R71YW1EJFFL3 Stephanie McIlwee Auditee
7173341518 James Krimmel Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: LOAN/LOAN GAURANTEE OUTSTANDING BALANCES Accounting Policies: BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of McSherrystown Interfaith Housing Corporation (the Corporation) under programs of the federal government for the year ended September 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Corporation, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net assets of the Corporation. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following cost principles contained 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: The Corporation did not elect to use the 10 percent indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. MORTGAGE INSURANCE_RENTAL HOUSING (14.134) - BALANCES OUTSTANDING AT THE END OF THE AUDIT PERIOD WERE $3,130,692.
Title: MORTGAGE PAYABLE Accounting Policies: BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of McSherrystown Interfaith Housing Corporation (the Corporation) under programs of the federal government for the year ended September 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Corporation, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net assets of the Corporation. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following cost principles contained 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: The Corporation did not elect to use the 10 percent indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Schedule does include a mortgage provided by HUD as follows at September 30, 2023 - 80 MAIN ST. AND 136 N. STRATTON ST. TOTALED $3,130,692. CALCULATION OF 40% RULE: TOTAL FEDERAL EXPENDITURES PER SCHEDULE WERE $3,793,101. MAJOR PROGRAM: MORTGAGE INSURANCE_RENTAL HOUSING (14.134) TOTAL EXPENDED $3,130,692. (82.54% OF TOTAL FEDERAL EXPENDITURES).

Finding Details

Significant Deficiency – Reconciliation of Escrow Accounts Mortgage Insurance Rental Housing, ALN #14.134 Criteria The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Chapter 3 HUD Multifamily Housing Program states owners shall establish a reserve for replacement account and make deposits in accordance with HUD requirements, usually a regulatory agreement and disbursements from the reserve for replacement fund may be made only after a written consent is received from HUD. Condition During the course of the audit, it was noted that the escrow accounts were not being accurately reconciled during the year. Cause The cause is due to monthly escrow amounts that were missing. Effect The effect was the escrow accounts were overstated. Questioned Costs None Perspective Information None Identification as a repeat finding There was no similar finding in the prior year. Recommendation We recommend that McSherrystown Interfaith Housing Corporation make an entry to record escrow activity during the year and implement similar monthly adjustments going forward. View of responsible officials and planned corrective action We agree that this compliance requirement is listed in the compliance supplement. We will implement additional procedures to capture escrow activity during the year. Additional training has been provided to the Accounting staff.
Significant Deficiency – Reconciliation of Escrow Accounts Mortgage Insurance Rental Housing, ALN #14.134 Criteria The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Chapter 3 HUD Multifamily Housing Program states owners shall establish a reserve for replacement account and make deposits in accordance with HUD requirements, usually a regulatory agreement and disbursements from the reserve for replacement fund may be made only after a written consent is received from HUD. Condition During the course of the audit, it was noted that the escrow accounts were not being accurately reconciled during the year. Cause The cause is due to monthly escrow amounts that were missing. Effect The effect was the escrow accounts were overstated. Questioned Costs None Perspective Information None Identification as a repeat finding There was no similar finding in the prior year. Recommendation We recommend that McSherrystown Interfaith Housing Corporation make an entry to record escrow activity during the year and implement similar monthly adjustments going forward. View of responsible officials and planned corrective action We agree that this compliance requirement is listed in the compliance supplement. We will implement additional procedures to capture escrow activity during the year. Additional training has been provided to the Accounting staff.