Audit 317249

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$2.90M
Findings
4
Programs
4
Organization: Adams County Housing Authority (WI)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-08-15

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
481111 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
481112 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1057553 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1057554 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N

Programs

Contacts

Name Title Type
ECUQB8WSQJJ7 Jayne Anderson Auditee
6083084227 Brent Nelson Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal activity of Adams County Housing Authority and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting and 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: ACHA has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis direct 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.
Title: Federal Loan Programs/Noncash Assistance Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal activity of Adams County Housing Authority and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting and 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: ACHA has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis direct cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. ACHA has seven notes payable to Rural Development at interest rates ranging from 1% to 3.125%. The notes payable are part of a federal loan program. The outstanding balances on the loans are included in the federal expenditures presented in the schedule. The balance of loans outstanding as of December 31, 2023, consists of: Assistance Listing Number - 10.447 Program Name - Rural Development Multi-Family Housing Revialization Demonstration Program $1,588,905 (Includes deferred principal) Assistance Listing Number - 10.415 Program Name - Rural Rental Housing Loans $970,083 (Includes deferred prinicpal) Interest subsidies totaling $28,816 were received relating to the loans during 2023. The effect of the interest subsidies is to reduce the effective interest rate on the notes payable to approximately 1% over the life of the loan agreements.

Finding Details

2023-002 Identity of Interest Forms Not Current (Loan Programs #10.415 and #10.447) Condition: Identity of Interest forms were not current during the year under audit. Effect: Adam's County Housing Authority's system of internal control may not prevent, detect, or correct noncompliance with applicable programs. Cause: The Identity of Interest forms were not updated and approved by Rural Development when expired. Criteria: Adams County Housing Authority must monitor compliance requirements and update forms as needed. Auditor Recommendation: Adams County Housing Authority track compliance requirements to ensure Identity of Interest forms are updated timely. Auditee Response: All Identity of Interest forms have been updated in 2024.
2023-002 Identity of Interest Forms Not Current (Loan Programs #10.415 and #10.447) Condition: Identity of Interest forms were not current during the year under audit. Effect: Adam's County Housing Authority's system of internal control may not prevent, detect, or correct noncompliance with applicable programs. Cause: The Identity of Interest forms were not updated and approved by Rural Development when expired. Criteria: Adams County Housing Authority must monitor compliance requirements and update forms as needed. Auditor Recommendation: Adams County Housing Authority track compliance requirements to ensure Identity of Interest forms are updated timely. Auditee Response: All Identity of Interest forms have been updated in 2024.
2023-002 Identity of Interest Forms Not Current (Loan Programs #10.415 and #10.447) Condition: Identity of Interest forms were not current during the year under audit. Effect: Adam's County Housing Authority's system of internal control may not prevent, detect, or correct noncompliance with applicable programs. Cause: The Identity of Interest forms were not updated and approved by Rural Development when expired. Criteria: Adams County Housing Authority must monitor compliance requirements and update forms as needed. Auditor Recommendation: Adams County Housing Authority track compliance requirements to ensure Identity of Interest forms are updated timely. Auditee Response: All Identity of Interest forms have been updated in 2024.
2023-002 Identity of Interest Forms Not Current (Loan Programs #10.415 and #10.447) Condition: Identity of Interest forms were not current during the year under audit. Effect: Adam's County Housing Authority's system of internal control may not prevent, detect, or correct noncompliance with applicable programs. Cause: The Identity of Interest forms were not updated and approved by Rural Development when expired. Criteria: Adams County Housing Authority must monitor compliance requirements and update forms as needed. Auditor Recommendation: Adams County Housing Authority track compliance requirements to ensure Identity of Interest forms are updated timely. Auditee Response: All Identity of Interest forms have been updated in 2024.