Audit 28604

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$1.99M
Findings
6
Programs
3
Organization: Coastal Affordable Housing (ME)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-09-18
Auditor: Otis Atwell

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
34189 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes P
34190 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes P
34191 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes P
610631 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes P
610632 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes P
610633 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes P

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
10.415 Rural Rental Housing Loans $1.67M Yes 1
10.415 Rural Rental Housing Loans - Rental Assistance $215,264 - 1
10.415 Rural Rental Housing Loans - Interest Credit Subsidy $102,250 - 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
KYHCWEFZ5ZE9 Bill Pearse Auditee
2072366119 Sean Hutchinson Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Loan/loan guarantee outstanding balances Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using theaccrual basis of accounting. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. RURAL RENTAL HOUSING LOANS (10.415) - Balances outstanding at the end of the audit period were 1636198.

Finding Details

Finding No. 2022-001: Questioned Costs: N/A. Information on Universe and Population Size: N/A Sample Size Information: N/A Noncompliance Information: No instances of noncompliance identified.Statement of Condition: A significant audit adjustment related to accounts receivable and operating expense was needed in order to present the consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Criteria: Management is responsible for maintaining its accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Cause: Inadequate controls over financial closing procedures. Effect or Potential Affect: As a result of the condition, the Organization?s accounting records were initially misstated by amounts significant to the consolidated financial statements. Recommendations: We recommend that control systems are put in place to ensure there is proper training and review over monthly and annual financial closing procedures to eliminate errors in the future. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: While policies and procedures were fundamentally sound, deficiencies existed in the oversight and review of significant transactions over accounts receivable and operating expenses during financial closing procedures. Therefore, the following action will be implemented by December 31, 2023: ? Conduct internal training over monthly and annual financial closing procedures.
Finding No. 2022-001: Questioned Costs: N/A. Information on Universe and Population Size: N/A Sample Size Information: N/A Noncompliance Information: No instances of noncompliance identified.Statement of Condition: A significant audit adjustment related to accounts receivable and operating expense was needed in order to present the consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Criteria: Management is responsible for maintaining its accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Cause: Inadequate controls over financial closing procedures. Effect or Potential Affect: As a result of the condition, the Organization?s accounting records were initially misstated by amounts significant to the consolidated financial statements. Recommendations: We recommend that control systems are put in place to ensure there is proper training and review over monthly and annual financial closing procedures to eliminate errors in the future. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: While policies and procedures were fundamentally sound, deficiencies existed in the oversight and review of significant transactions over accounts receivable and operating expenses during financial closing procedures. Therefore, the following action will be implemented by December 31, 2023: ? Conduct internal training over monthly and annual financial closing procedures.
Finding No. 2022-001: Questioned Costs: N/A. Information on Universe and Population Size: N/A Sample Size Information: N/A Noncompliance Information: No instances of noncompliance identified.Statement of Condition: A significant audit adjustment related to accounts receivable and operating expense was needed in order to present the consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Criteria: Management is responsible for maintaining its accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Cause: Inadequate controls over financial closing procedures. Effect or Potential Affect: As a result of the condition, the Organization?s accounting records were initially misstated by amounts significant to the consolidated financial statements. Recommendations: We recommend that control systems are put in place to ensure there is proper training and review over monthly and annual financial closing procedures to eliminate errors in the future. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: While policies and procedures were fundamentally sound, deficiencies existed in the oversight and review of significant transactions over accounts receivable and operating expenses during financial closing procedures. Therefore, the following action will be implemented by December 31, 2023: ? Conduct internal training over monthly and annual financial closing procedures.
Finding No. 2022-001: Questioned Costs: N/A. Information on Universe and Population Size: N/A Sample Size Information: N/A Noncompliance Information: No instances of noncompliance identified.Statement of Condition: A significant audit adjustment related to accounts receivable and operating expense was needed in order to present the consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Criteria: Management is responsible for maintaining its accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Cause: Inadequate controls over financial closing procedures. Effect or Potential Affect: As a result of the condition, the Organization?s accounting records were initially misstated by amounts significant to the consolidated financial statements. Recommendations: We recommend that control systems are put in place to ensure there is proper training and review over monthly and annual financial closing procedures to eliminate errors in the future. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: While policies and procedures were fundamentally sound, deficiencies existed in the oversight and review of significant transactions over accounts receivable and operating expenses during financial closing procedures. Therefore, the following action will be implemented by December 31, 2023: ? Conduct internal training over monthly and annual financial closing procedures.
Finding No. 2022-001: Questioned Costs: N/A. Information on Universe and Population Size: N/A Sample Size Information: N/A Noncompliance Information: No instances of noncompliance identified.Statement of Condition: A significant audit adjustment related to accounts receivable and operating expense was needed in order to present the consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Criteria: Management is responsible for maintaining its accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Cause: Inadequate controls over financial closing procedures. Effect or Potential Affect: As a result of the condition, the Organization?s accounting records were initially misstated by amounts significant to the consolidated financial statements. Recommendations: We recommend that control systems are put in place to ensure there is proper training and review over monthly and annual financial closing procedures to eliminate errors in the future. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: While policies and procedures were fundamentally sound, deficiencies existed in the oversight and review of significant transactions over accounts receivable and operating expenses during financial closing procedures. Therefore, the following action will be implemented by December 31, 2023: ? Conduct internal training over monthly and annual financial closing procedures.
Finding No. 2022-001: Questioned Costs: N/A. Information on Universe and Population Size: N/A Sample Size Information: N/A Noncompliance Information: No instances of noncompliance identified.Statement of Condition: A significant audit adjustment related to accounts receivable and operating expense was needed in order to present the consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Criteria: Management is responsible for maintaining its accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Cause: Inadequate controls over financial closing procedures. Effect or Potential Affect: As a result of the condition, the Organization?s accounting records were initially misstated by amounts significant to the consolidated financial statements. Recommendations: We recommend that control systems are put in place to ensure there is proper training and review over monthly and annual financial closing procedures to eliminate errors in the future. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: While policies and procedures were fundamentally sound, deficiencies existed in the oversight and review of significant transactions over accounts receivable and operating expenses during financial closing procedures. Therefore, the following action will be implemented by December 31, 2023: ? Conduct internal training over monthly and annual financial closing procedures.