Audit 297421

FY End
2023-03-31
Total Expended
$7.10M
Findings
2
Programs
2
Organization: Wesley Tower, Inc. (CA)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-25
Auditor: Kkaj LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
384282 2023-001 Material Weakness - N
960724 2023-001 Material Weakness - N

Contacts

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HD8WN2LNSTL1 James Sweeney Auditee
3232583512 Thomas Engman Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION: Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable. The organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable. The organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of the organization under programs of the federal government as of and for the year ended March 31, 2023. 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 the organization, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of the organization.
Title: NOTE B - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable. The organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable. The organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable. The organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: NOTE C – FEDERALLY FUNDED AND INSURED MORTGAGES Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable. The organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable. The organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The mortgage balance at the beginning of the year and loans made during the year are included in the federal expenditures presented in the Schedule. The balance of the outstanding federally insured mortgage at March 31, 2023 is $5,082,169.

Finding Details

FINDING NUMBER 2023-001: CASH BALANCES IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN EXCESS OF FEDERAL INSURANCE LIMITS Finding Resolution Status: - In Process Information on Universe Population Size: - Not applicable Sample Size Information: - Not applicable Noncompliance Information: - Cash balances in project operating bank accounts are in financial institutions in excess of federal insurance limits Statement of Condition: - HUD requires that the Company maintain cash balances in financial institutions that are covered by insurance issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The Company may maintain cash balances in financial institution in excess of the FDIC insurance limit if the Company verifies the bank’s debt rating meets certain requirements. Criteria: - As of March 31, 2023 the operating cash balances in excess of the amount allowed by HUD is $236,589. Effect: - The Company has cash balances in excess of the amounts allowed by HUD. The $236,589 amount in excess of the FDIC limit is less than the surplus cash at the end of the year. Cause: - The Company accumulated excess cash in the operating account. Recommendation: - The Company should monitor the investments held by these financial institutions to ensure that HUD’s requirements are met. Non-compliance code: - Z – Other. Amount of Questioned Costs: - None
FINDING NUMBER 2023-001: CASH BALANCES IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN EXCESS OF FEDERAL INSURANCE LIMITS Finding Resolution Status: - In Process Information on Universe Population Size: - Not applicable Sample Size Information: - Not applicable Noncompliance Information: - Cash balances in project operating bank accounts are in financial institutions in excess of federal insurance limits Statement of Condition: - HUD requires that the Company maintain cash balances in financial institutions that are covered by insurance issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The Company may maintain cash balances in financial institution in excess of the FDIC insurance limit if the Company verifies the bank’s debt rating meets certain requirements. Criteria: - As of March 31, 2023 the operating cash balances in excess of the amount allowed by HUD is $236,589. Effect: - The Company has cash balances in excess of the amounts allowed by HUD. The $236,589 amount in excess of the FDIC limit is less than the surplus cash at the end of the year. Cause: - The Company accumulated excess cash in the operating account. Recommendation: - The Company should monitor the investments held by these financial institutions to ensure that HUD’s requirements are met. Non-compliance code: - Z – Other. Amount of Questioned Costs: - None