Audit 306143

FY End
2023-09-30
Total Expended
$3.15M
Findings
2
Programs
2
Organization: La Maison Acadienne, Inc. (FL)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-05-13

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
396575 2023-001 - - N
973017 2023-001 - - N

Contacts

Name Title Type
L2QFX12K9KW8 Irene Phillips Auditee
9548359200 Jennifer R. Koffman 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, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: La Maison Acadienne, Inc. 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 (Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of La Maison Acadienne, Inc., HUD Project No. 024-11035, 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 Regulations (CFR) 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 La Maison Acadienne, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of La Maison Acadienne, Inc.
Title: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT MORTGAGE REFINANCE 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: La Maison Acadienne, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. La Maison Acadienne, Inc. has received a HUD mortgage insurance for the refinancing of existing multifamily housing projects under section 207/223(f) of the National Housing Act. The loan balance outstanding at the beginning of the year is included in the federal expenditures presented in the Schedule. La Maison Acadienne, Inc. received no additional loans during the year. The balance of the loan outstanding as of September 30, 2023 was $2,533,510.

Finding Details

FINDING No. 2023-001:Section 207/223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, ALN 14.155 Finding Resolution Status:Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size:All replacement reserve deposits for the year ended September 30, 2023. Sample Size Information:All replacement reserve deposits for the year ended September 30, 2023. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number:No. Criteria:In accordance with HUD, required monthly deposits must be made to the Project’s reserve for replacement account. Statement of Condition:The Project underfunded the account by $332. Cause:An increase in funding was not implemented. Effect or Potential Effect:Deficiently funded reserve for replacement account. Auditor Non-Compliance Code:N – Reserve for Replacements Deposits Reporting Views of Responsible Officials:The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations will be adopted.Recommendation:Management should implement procedures to ensure that the correct amount is deposited into the replacement reserve account each month. Response Indicator:Agree. Completion Date:09/30/2024 Response:Deposits are made to the replacement reserves on a monthly basis. A new checklist is being implemented to ensure the accuracy of the amounts and completeness of the transfers.
FINDING No. 2023-001:Section 207/223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, ALN 14.155 Finding Resolution Status:Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size:All replacement reserve deposits for the year ended September 30, 2023. Sample Size Information:All replacement reserve deposits for the year ended September 30, 2023. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number:No. Criteria:In accordance with HUD, required monthly deposits must be made to the Project’s reserve for replacement account. Statement of Condition:The Project underfunded the account by $332. Cause:An increase in funding was not implemented. Effect or Potential Effect:Deficiently funded reserve for replacement account. Auditor Non-Compliance Code:N – Reserve for Replacements Deposits Reporting Views of Responsible Officials:The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations will be adopted.Recommendation:Management should implement procedures to ensure that the correct amount is deposited into the replacement reserve account each month. Response Indicator:Agree. Completion Date:09/30/2024 Response:Deposits are made to the replacement reserves on a monthly basis. A new checklist is being implemented to ensure the accuracy of the amounts and completeness of the transfers.