Audit 308049

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$6.22M
Findings
12
Programs
2
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-06-04

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
399903 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes N
399904 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes N
399905 2023-002 Material Weakness Yes N
399906 2023-002 Material Weakness Yes N
399907 2023-003 - - N
399908 2023-003 - - N
976345 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes N
976346 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes N
976347 2023-002 Material Weakness Yes N
976348 2023-002 Material Weakness Yes N
976349 2023-003 - - N
976350 2023-003 - - N

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NB87VNZ4YQ79 Jeff Cottingham Auditee
3096732252 Dawn Carlson Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 2 Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT 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 Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Leisure Acres Phase II Housing Corporation has not elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. BASIS OF PRESENTATION: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Leisure Acres Phase II Housing Corporation under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of 2 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 Leisure Acres Phase II Housing Corporation, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Leisure Acres Phase II Housing Corporation.
Title: Note 3 Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT 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 Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Leisure Acres Phase II Housing Corporation has not elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. NOTE 3 NONMONETARY ASSISTANCE At the beginning of the year, the mortgage note payable was $5,009,321. After the current year payments, the mortgage note payable, in the amount of $4,885,552, to P/R Mortgage & Investment Corp., is guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and secured by the housing project. The Corporation did not receive any federal awards in the form of noncash assistance for insurance in effect during the year. In addition, the Corporation did not pass through any federal grants to subrecipients.

Finding Details

Segregation of Duties Type of Finding:  Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting Condition: There is not an ideal segregation of duties among personnel involved in the accounting function. A lack of proper segregation of duties could allow errors or irregularities to occur and go undetected. This condition is inherent in operations which, for sound economic conditions, must function with a small number of office personnel, and correction of this condition would require the employment of additional office personnel. Consequently, corrective action may not be practical. Criteria or Specific Requirement: A proper segregation of duties is an important component of a system of strong internal controls and should be implemented, if possible. Cause: For sound economic reasons, the Corporation and the management company must function with a small number of office personnel, and correction of this condition would require the employment of additional office personnel. Consequently, corrective action may not be practical. Effect: A lack of segregation of duties increases the risk that errors or fraud may occur and not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Repeat Finding: Yes. Prior year finding 2022-001 Recommendation: When this condition exists, management’s and the board’s close supervision and review of accounting information is the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: We agree and will continue to monitor monthly financial results and accounting information as correction is not practical.
Segregation of Duties Type of Finding:  Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting Condition: There is not an ideal segregation of duties among personnel involved in the accounting function. A lack of proper segregation of duties could allow errors or irregularities to occur and go undetected. This condition is inherent in operations which, for sound economic conditions, must function with a small number of office personnel, and correction of this condition would require the employment of additional office personnel. Consequently, corrective action may not be practical. Criteria or Specific Requirement: A proper segregation of duties is an important component of a system of strong internal controls and should be implemented, if possible. Cause: For sound economic reasons, the Corporation and the management company must function with a small number of office personnel, and correction of this condition would require the employment of additional office personnel. Consequently, corrective action may not be practical. Effect: A lack of segregation of duties increases the risk that errors or fraud may occur and not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Repeat Finding: Yes. Prior year finding 2022-001 Recommendation: When this condition exists, management’s and the board’s close supervision and review of accounting information is the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: We agree and will continue to monitor monthly financial results and accounting information as correction is not practical.
Financial Statement Preparation Type of Finding:  Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting Condition: The Corporation prepares certain accounts on the cash basis of accounting. As part of the audit, these accounts were converted to the accrual basis as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Audit adjustments were also made to record depreciation and amortization. The Corporation also engages CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) to assist in preparing its financial statements and accompanying disclosures. Criteria or Specific Requirement: A strong system of internal controls requires the Corporation to prepare its own accounting records and financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Cause: The Corporation engages CLA to assist in this process. However, the Corporation has reviewed and approved the annual financial statements and the related disclosures. Effect: This increases the risk of material omissions or other errors in financial statements and accompanying disclosures. Repeat Finding: Yes. Prior year finding 2022-002. Recommendation: Management should continue to evaluate their internal staff capacity to determine if an internal control policy over the annual financial reporting is beneficial. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: This condition is inherent in operations which, for sound economic reasons, must function with a small number of office personnel. Correction of this condition would require the employment of additional office personnel. We will continue to monitor financial reports and accounting information as correction of this condition is not practical.
Financial Statement Preparation Type of Finding:  Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting Condition: The Corporation prepares certain accounts on the cash basis of accounting. As part of the audit, these accounts were converted to the accrual basis as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Audit adjustments were also made to record depreciation and amortization. The Corporation also engages CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) to assist in preparing its financial statements and accompanying disclosures. Criteria or Specific Requirement: A strong system of internal controls requires the Corporation to prepare its own accounting records and financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Cause: The Corporation engages CLA to assist in this process. However, the Corporation has reviewed and approved the annual financial statements and the related disclosures. Effect: This increases the risk of material omissions or other errors in financial statements and accompanying disclosures. Repeat Finding: Yes. Prior year finding 2022-002. Recommendation: Management should continue to evaluate their internal staff capacity to determine if an internal control policy over the annual financial reporting is beneficial. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: This condition is inherent in operations which, for sound economic reasons, must function with a small number of office personnel. Correction of this condition would require the employment of additional office personnel. We will continue to monitor financial reports and accounting information as correction of this condition is not practical.
Security Deposits Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program: Section 8 – Lower Income Housing Assistance Program Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects Assistance Listing #: 14.195 14.155 Type of Finding:  Other Matters Condition: We noted a refund was not provided to a tenant within 30 days after the tenant’s move-out date. Criteria or specific requirement: HUD requires security deposit refunds to be disbursed to the former tenant and in the appropriate amount within 30 days of move-out. If no refund is given, the tenant should receive an itemized listing of any unpaid rent, damages to the unit and any estimated cost for repair. Questioned Costs: None Context: We noted a refund was not provided to a tenant within 30 days after the tenant’s move-out date. Cause: Management oversight. Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with HUD requirements. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: To establish proper internal control over security deposit refunds, the Corporation should design and implement the necessary procedures to ensure the move-out notifications are provided to the accounting office in a timely manner and ensure the tenant's security deposit is processed and refunded within 30 days of the move-out date. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the finding. Management will monitor future move-outs to ensure the security deposits are processed and refunded within 30 days of the move-out date.
Security Deposits Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program: Section 8 – Lower Income Housing Assistance Program Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects Assistance Listing #: 14.195 14.155 Type of Finding:  Other Matters Condition: We noted a refund was not provided to a tenant within 30 days after the tenant’s move-out date. Criteria or specific requirement: HUD requires security deposit refunds to be disbursed to the former tenant and in the appropriate amount within 30 days of move-out. If no refund is given, the tenant should receive an itemized listing of any unpaid rent, damages to the unit and any estimated cost for repair. Questioned Costs: None Context: We noted a refund was not provided to a tenant within 30 days after the tenant’s move-out date. Cause: Management oversight. Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with HUD requirements. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: To establish proper internal control over security deposit refunds, the Corporation should design and implement the necessary procedures to ensure the move-out notifications are provided to the accounting office in a timely manner and ensure the tenant's security deposit is processed and refunded within 30 days of the move-out date. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the finding. Management will monitor future move-outs to ensure the security deposits are processed and refunded within 30 days of the move-out date.
Segregation of Duties Type of Finding:  Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting Condition: There is not an ideal segregation of duties among personnel involved in the accounting function. A lack of proper segregation of duties could allow errors or irregularities to occur and go undetected. This condition is inherent in operations which, for sound economic conditions, must function with a small number of office personnel, and correction of this condition would require the employment of additional office personnel. Consequently, corrective action may not be practical. Criteria or Specific Requirement: A proper segregation of duties is an important component of a system of strong internal controls and should be implemented, if possible. Cause: For sound economic reasons, the Corporation and the management company must function with a small number of office personnel, and correction of this condition would require the employment of additional office personnel. Consequently, corrective action may not be practical. Effect: A lack of segregation of duties increases the risk that errors or fraud may occur and not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Repeat Finding: Yes. Prior year finding 2022-001 Recommendation: When this condition exists, management’s and the board’s close supervision and review of accounting information is the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: We agree and will continue to monitor monthly financial results and accounting information as correction is not practical.
Segregation of Duties Type of Finding:  Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting Condition: There is not an ideal segregation of duties among personnel involved in the accounting function. A lack of proper segregation of duties could allow errors or irregularities to occur and go undetected. This condition is inherent in operations which, for sound economic conditions, must function with a small number of office personnel, and correction of this condition would require the employment of additional office personnel. Consequently, corrective action may not be practical. Criteria or Specific Requirement: A proper segregation of duties is an important component of a system of strong internal controls and should be implemented, if possible. Cause: For sound economic reasons, the Corporation and the management company must function with a small number of office personnel, and correction of this condition would require the employment of additional office personnel. Consequently, corrective action may not be practical. Effect: A lack of segregation of duties increases the risk that errors or fraud may occur and not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Repeat Finding: Yes. Prior year finding 2022-001 Recommendation: When this condition exists, management’s and the board’s close supervision and review of accounting information is the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: We agree and will continue to monitor monthly financial results and accounting information as correction is not practical.
Financial Statement Preparation Type of Finding:  Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting Condition: The Corporation prepares certain accounts on the cash basis of accounting. As part of the audit, these accounts were converted to the accrual basis as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Audit adjustments were also made to record depreciation and amortization. The Corporation also engages CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) to assist in preparing its financial statements and accompanying disclosures. Criteria or Specific Requirement: A strong system of internal controls requires the Corporation to prepare its own accounting records and financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Cause: The Corporation engages CLA to assist in this process. However, the Corporation has reviewed and approved the annual financial statements and the related disclosures. Effect: This increases the risk of material omissions or other errors in financial statements and accompanying disclosures. Repeat Finding: Yes. Prior year finding 2022-002. Recommendation: Management should continue to evaluate their internal staff capacity to determine if an internal control policy over the annual financial reporting is beneficial. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: This condition is inherent in operations which, for sound economic reasons, must function with a small number of office personnel. Correction of this condition would require the employment of additional office personnel. We will continue to monitor financial reports and accounting information as correction of this condition is not practical.
Financial Statement Preparation Type of Finding:  Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting Condition: The Corporation prepares certain accounts on the cash basis of accounting. As part of the audit, these accounts were converted to the accrual basis as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Audit adjustments were also made to record depreciation and amortization. The Corporation also engages CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) to assist in preparing its financial statements and accompanying disclosures. Criteria or Specific Requirement: A strong system of internal controls requires the Corporation to prepare its own accounting records and financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Cause: The Corporation engages CLA to assist in this process. However, the Corporation has reviewed and approved the annual financial statements and the related disclosures. Effect: This increases the risk of material omissions or other errors in financial statements and accompanying disclosures. Repeat Finding: Yes. Prior year finding 2022-002. Recommendation: Management should continue to evaluate their internal staff capacity to determine if an internal control policy over the annual financial reporting is beneficial. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: This condition is inherent in operations which, for sound economic reasons, must function with a small number of office personnel. Correction of this condition would require the employment of additional office personnel. We will continue to monitor financial reports and accounting information as correction of this condition is not practical.
Security Deposits Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program: Section 8 – Lower Income Housing Assistance Program Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects Assistance Listing #: 14.195 14.155 Type of Finding:  Other Matters Condition: We noted a refund was not provided to a tenant within 30 days after the tenant’s move-out date. Criteria or specific requirement: HUD requires security deposit refunds to be disbursed to the former tenant and in the appropriate amount within 30 days of move-out. If no refund is given, the tenant should receive an itemized listing of any unpaid rent, damages to the unit and any estimated cost for repair. Questioned Costs: None Context: We noted a refund was not provided to a tenant within 30 days after the tenant’s move-out date. Cause: Management oversight. Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with HUD requirements. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: To establish proper internal control over security deposit refunds, the Corporation should design and implement the necessary procedures to ensure the move-out notifications are provided to the accounting office in a timely manner and ensure the tenant's security deposit is processed and refunded within 30 days of the move-out date. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the finding. Management will monitor future move-outs to ensure the security deposits are processed and refunded within 30 days of the move-out date.
Security Deposits Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program: Section 8 – Lower Income Housing Assistance Program Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects Assistance Listing #: 14.195 14.155 Type of Finding:  Other Matters Condition: We noted a refund was not provided to a tenant within 30 days after the tenant’s move-out date. Criteria or specific requirement: HUD requires security deposit refunds to be disbursed to the former tenant and in the appropriate amount within 30 days of move-out. If no refund is given, the tenant should receive an itemized listing of any unpaid rent, damages to the unit and any estimated cost for repair. Questioned Costs: None Context: We noted a refund was not provided to a tenant within 30 days after the tenant’s move-out date. Cause: Management oversight. Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with HUD requirements. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: To establish proper internal control over security deposit refunds, the Corporation should design and implement the necessary procedures to ensure the move-out notifications are provided to the accounting office in a timely manner and ensure the tenant's security deposit is processed and refunded within 30 days of the move-out date. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the finding. Management will monitor future move-outs to ensure the security deposits are processed and refunded within 30 days of the move-out date.