Audit 297523

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$1.47M
Findings
2
Programs
1
Organization: Vna Apartments, Inc. (WI)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-26
Auditor: Kerberrose Sc

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
384395 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes P
960837 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes P

Contacts

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YS4QUKFTCLX1 Theresa Pichelmeyter Auditee
9207275555 Jamie Rosin Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: 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, where certain types of expnditures are not allowed or are limited to reimbursement. VNA Apartments, Inc. has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: VNA Apartments, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of VNA Apartments, Inc., HUD Project No. 075-35451-PM, 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 Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of VNA Apartments, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of VNA Apartments, Inc.
Title: 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, where certain types of expnditures are not allowed or are limited to reimbursement. VNA Apartments, Inc. has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: VNA Apartments, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under 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, where certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. VNA Apartments, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Subrecipient Payments 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, where certain types of expnditures are not allowed or are limited to reimbursement. VNA Apartments, Inc. has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: VNA Apartments, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. No federal awards were passed through to subrecipients during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Title: Loan Balance 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, where certain types of expnditures are not allowed or are limited to reimbursement. VNA Apartments, Inc. has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: VNA Apartments, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. As of December 31, 2023, the loan balance for CFDA #14.135, Mortgage Insurance – Rental Cooperative Housing for Moderate Income Families and Elderly Market Interest Rate program was $1,366,950.
Title: Oversight Agency 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, where certain types of expnditures are not allowed or are limited to reimbursement. VNA Apartments, Inc. has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: VNA Apartments, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is the federal oversight agency for the Organization.

Finding Details

Condition During our audit, we noted that the internal control system does not include a process for preparing the annual audited financial statements and the related disclosures in accordance with GAAP. Criteria: Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial position, change in net position, and disclosures in the financial statements, in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Cause: The additional costs associated with hiring staff experienced in preparing year-end financial reports, including additional training time, outweigh the derived benefits. Effect: Although the auditors are preparing the financial statements and related footnotes, management of the Organization thoroughly reviews them and accepts responsibility for their completeness and accuracy. Recommendation: We recommend that management continues to make this decision on a cost/benefit basis. Management's Response: Management is in agreement with the finding and recommendations. Management performs the following mitigating controls: Reviews and approves all adjusting entries proposed by the auditor, Compares final adjusted trial balance with audited financial statements, Compares HUD data schedules and supporting data with final adjusted trial balance.
Condition During our audit, we noted that the internal control system does not include a process for preparing the annual audited financial statements and the related disclosures in accordance with GAAP. Criteria: Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial position, change in net position, and disclosures in the financial statements, in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Cause: The additional costs associated with hiring staff experienced in preparing year-end financial reports, including additional training time, outweigh the derived benefits. Effect: Although the auditors are preparing the financial statements and related footnotes, management of the Organization thoroughly reviews them and accepts responsibility for their completeness and accuracy. Recommendation: We recommend that management continues to make this decision on a cost/benefit basis. Management's Response: Management is in agreement with the finding and recommendations. Management performs the following mitigating controls: Reviews and approves all adjusting entries proposed by the auditor, Compares final adjusted trial balance with audited financial statements, Compares HUD data schedules and supporting data with final adjusted trial balance.