Audit 23433

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$6.73M
Findings
4
Programs
9
Organization: City of Winters (CA)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-08-02

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LM6LMSKEXJ94 Cathy Mathews Auditee
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Loan/loan guarantee outstanding balances Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of the City and is presented on accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The information in this schedule is presented on the accrual basis of accounting and in accordance with 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). De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City elected not to use the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate, and did not charge indirect costs to federal grants during the year ended June 30, 2022. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS/ENTITLEMENT GRANTS (14.218) - Balances outstanding at the end of the audit period were 198474. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (14.239) - Balances outstanding at the end of the audit period were 5901832.
Title: Reporting Entity Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of the City and is presented on accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The information in this schedule is presented on the accrual basis of accounting and in accordance with 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). De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City elected not to use the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate, and did not charge indirect costs to federal grants during the year ended June 30, 2022. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards presents the activity of all federal financial assistance programs of the City of Winters. The City of Winters reporting entity is defined in Note 1 of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. All federal awards received directly from federal agencies as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies are included on the schedule. When federal awards were received from a pass-through entity, the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards shows, if available, the identifying number assigned by the pass-through entity.
Title: Relationship to Financial Statements Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of the City and is presented on accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The information in this schedule is presented on the accrual basis of accounting and in accordance with 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). De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City elected not to use the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate, and did not charge indirect costs to federal grants during the year ended June 30, 2022. The amounts reported in the accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards agree, in all material respects, to amounts reported within the City's basic financial statements. Federal award revenues are reported principally in the City's financial statements as intergovernmental revenues in the governmental funds.
Title: Claims Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of the City and is presented on accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The information in this schedule is presented on the accrual basis of accounting and in accordance with 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). De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City elected not to use the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate, and did not charge indirect costs to federal grants during the year ended June 30, 2022. The City of Winters has received federal grants for specific purposes that are subject to review and audit by the Federal Government pass-through entity. Although such audits could result in expenditure disallowance under grant terms, any required reimbursements are not expected to be material which have not already been recorded.

Finding Details

Finding 2022-004 Home Loan Compliance Monitoring (Uniform Guidance Compliance) Criteria: The City's Homebuyer Assistance Program Guidelines along with the loan agreements specify conditions of default with the loan provisions which should be monitored on a regular basis. Condition: During our test of six Home loan recipients, we noted for four recipients the City was not monitoring compliance with the loan provisions to ensure the loans were not in default. Cause: The City contracted with Yolo County Housing to perform monitoring on multi-family loans, however loans for single family residences are not included in the monitoring agreement. Effect: The City has not monitored compliance with the loan provisions for single family residence loans issued and has no documentation indicating the loan recipients are in compliance with the loan provisions. Recommendation: We recommend the City implement a process to monitor compliance with the loan provisions for recipients of Home loans to ensure proper steps are taken if conditions of default exist. Views of Responsible Officials: Staff turnover and retirement both in Finance and Community Development/Housing, led the city to outsource the housing loan and grant management to Yolo County Housing (YCH). No past monitoring compliance procedures or documents were located for past first-time homebuyer program participants. YCH was coordinating with the State Housing and Urban Development Department in compliance and monitoring for all new Home and CDBG grants. City staff shall adhere to the requirements and implement a process to comply with the loan monitoring guidelines along with the loan agreements specified conditions to ensure proper steps are taken.
Finding 2022-004 Home Loan Compliance Monitoring (Uniform Guidance Compliance) Criteria: The City's Homebuyer Assistance Program Guidelines along with the loan agreements specify conditions of default with the loan provisions which should be monitored on a regular basis. Condition: During our test of six Home loan recipients, we noted for four recipients the City was not monitoring compliance with the loan provisions to ensure the loans were not in default. Cause: The City contracted with Yolo County Housing to perform monitoring on multi-family loans, however loans for single family residences are not included in the monitoring agreement. Effect: The City has not monitored compliance with the loan provisions for single family residence loans issued and has no documentation indicating the loan recipients are in compliance with the loan provisions. Recommendation: We recommend the City implement a process to monitor compliance with the loan provisions for recipients of Home loans to ensure proper steps are taken if conditions of default exist. Views of Responsible Officials: Staff turnover and retirement both in Finance and Community Development/Housing, led the city to outsource the housing loan and grant management to Yolo County Housing (YCH). No past monitoring compliance procedures or documents were located for past first-time homebuyer program participants. YCH was coordinating with the State Housing and Urban Development Department in compliance and monitoring for all new Home and CDBG grants. City staff shall adhere to the requirements and implement a process to comply with the loan monitoring guidelines along with the loan agreements specified conditions to ensure proper steps are taken.
Finding 2022-004 Home Loan Compliance Monitoring (Uniform Guidance Compliance) Criteria: The City's Homebuyer Assistance Program Guidelines along with the loan agreements specify conditions of default with the loan provisions which should be monitored on a regular basis. Condition: During our test of six Home loan recipients, we noted for four recipients the City was not monitoring compliance with the loan provisions to ensure the loans were not in default. Cause: The City contracted with Yolo County Housing to perform monitoring on multi-family loans, however loans for single family residences are not included in the monitoring agreement. Effect: The City has not monitored compliance with the loan provisions for single family residence loans issued and has no documentation indicating the loan recipients are in compliance with the loan provisions. Recommendation: We recommend the City implement a process to monitor compliance with the loan provisions for recipients of Home loans to ensure proper steps are taken if conditions of default exist. Views of Responsible Officials: Staff turnover and retirement both in Finance and Community Development/Housing, led the city to outsource the housing loan and grant management to Yolo County Housing (YCH). No past monitoring compliance procedures or documents were located for past first-time homebuyer program participants. YCH was coordinating with the State Housing and Urban Development Department in compliance and monitoring for all new Home and CDBG grants. City staff shall adhere to the requirements and implement a process to comply with the loan monitoring guidelines along with the loan agreements specified conditions to ensure proper steps are taken.
Finding 2022-004 Home Loan Compliance Monitoring (Uniform Guidance Compliance) Criteria: The City's Homebuyer Assistance Program Guidelines along with the loan agreements specify conditions of default with the loan provisions which should be monitored on a regular basis. Condition: During our test of six Home loan recipients, we noted for four recipients the City was not monitoring compliance with the loan provisions to ensure the loans were not in default. Cause: The City contracted with Yolo County Housing to perform monitoring on multi-family loans, however loans for single family residences are not included in the monitoring agreement. Effect: The City has not monitored compliance with the loan provisions for single family residence loans issued and has no documentation indicating the loan recipients are in compliance with the loan provisions. Recommendation: We recommend the City implement a process to monitor compliance with the loan provisions for recipients of Home loans to ensure proper steps are taken if conditions of default exist. Views of Responsible Officials: Staff turnover and retirement both in Finance and Community Development/Housing, led the city to outsource the housing loan and grant management to Yolo County Housing (YCH). No past monitoring compliance procedures or documents were located for past first-time homebuyer program participants. YCH was coordinating with the State Housing and Urban Development Department in compliance and monitoring for all new Home and CDBG grants. City staff shall adhere to the requirements and implement a process to comply with the loan monitoring guidelines along with the loan agreements specified conditions to ensure proper steps are taken.