Audit 319513

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$2.24M
Findings
4
Programs
4
Organization: Stark County Housing Authority (ND)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-09-13

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
496749 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
496750 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1073191 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1073192 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $1.67M Yes 1
14.879 Mainstream Vouchers $183,907 Yes 1
14.182 Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation $28,797 - 0
10.415 Rural Rental Housing Loans $18,269 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
RGX4B87CDAH7 Derek Johnson Auditee
7012823443 Brian Opsahl Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Authority has not elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Schedule includes the federal award activity of the Authority 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 Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Authority, it is not intended to and does not present the net position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Authority.
Title: DISCLOSURE OF OTHER FORMS OF ASSISTANCE Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Authority has not elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Authority has guaranteed debt in the Rural Rental Housing loans (AL 10.415) in the amount of $331,304 as of December 31, 2023.

Finding Details

Significant Deficiency 2023-002 Depository Agreements Federal Program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AL #14.871 & 14.879 Grant Award No. ND031-Housing Choice Vouchers & ND031-Mainstream Vouchers Grant Award Year 2023 Questioned Costs None. Criteria The Authority must have valid depository agreements in place for all financial institutions where HUD funds are held. Condition It was noted during our audit that the Authority did not have a valid depository agreement in place with one of the financial institutions that hold the Authority’s HUD deposits. Context We tested to determine if valid depository agreements were in place for all financial institutions utilized by the Authority. Effect Lack of safeguards over federal funds and no third-party rights over those funds for HUD. Cause Lack of controls and oversight during the year. Repeat Finding Not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend the Authority follow its policy and have valid depository agreements with all financial institutions that hold federal funds. Views of Responsible Officials Management recognizes this oversight and will ensure depository agreements are in place.
Significant Deficiency 2023-002 Depository Agreements Federal Program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AL #14.871 & 14.879 Grant Award No. ND031-Housing Choice Vouchers & ND031-Mainstream Vouchers Grant Award Year 2023 Questioned Costs None. Criteria The Authority must have valid depository agreements in place for all financial institutions where HUD funds are held. Condition It was noted during our audit that the Authority did not have a valid depository agreement in place with one of the financial institutions that hold the Authority’s HUD deposits. Context We tested to determine if valid depository agreements were in place for all financial institutions utilized by the Authority. Effect Lack of safeguards over federal funds and no third-party rights over those funds for HUD. Cause Lack of controls and oversight during the year. Repeat Finding Not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend the Authority follow its policy and have valid depository agreements with all financial institutions that hold federal funds. Views of Responsible Officials Management recognizes this oversight and will ensure depository agreements are in place.
Significant Deficiency 2023-002 Depository Agreements Federal Program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AL #14.871 & 14.879 Grant Award No. ND031-Housing Choice Vouchers & ND031-Mainstream Vouchers Grant Award Year 2023 Questioned Costs None. Criteria The Authority must have valid depository agreements in place for all financial institutions where HUD funds are held. Condition It was noted during our audit that the Authority did not have a valid depository agreement in place with one of the financial institutions that hold the Authority’s HUD deposits. Context We tested to determine if valid depository agreements were in place for all financial institutions utilized by the Authority. Effect Lack of safeguards over federal funds and no third-party rights over those funds for HUD. Cause Lack of controls and oversight during the year. Repeat Finding Not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend the Authority follow its policy and have valid depository agreements with all financial institutions that hold federal funds. Views of Responsible Officials Management recognizes this oversight and will ensure depository agreements are in place.
Significant Deficiency 2023-002 Depository Agreements Federal Program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AL #14.871 & 14.879 Grant Award No. ND031-Housing Choice Vouchers & ND031-Mainstream Vouchers Grant Award Year 2023 Questioned Costs None. Criteria The Authority must have valid depository agreements in place for all financial institutions where HUD funds are held. Condition It was noted during our audit that the Authority did not have a valid depository agreement in place with one of the financial institutions that hold the Authority’s HUD deposits. Context We tested to determine if valid depository agreements were in place for all financial institutions utilized by the Authority. Effect Lack of safeguards over federal funds and no third-party rights over those funds for HUD. Cause Lack of controls and oversight during the year. Repeat Finding Not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend the Authority follow its policy and have valid depository agreements with all financial institutions that hold federal funds. Views of Responsible Officials Management recognizes this oversight and will ensure depository agreements are in place.