Audit 324241

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$8.22M
Findings
2
Programs
4
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-10-09

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
502056 2024-001 Material Weakness - L
1078498 2024-001 Material Weakness - L

Contacts

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G8KSE4FM1DH4 Michael Holliday Auditee
3072330020 Diane Cox Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1. Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. No federal financial assistance has been provided to subrecipients. 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: Y Rate Explanation: The Authority has elected to continue using the 10% indirect cost rate allowed under its federal program grant agreements. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Wyoming Community Development Authority (the “Authority”) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information on this Schedule is prepared 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 (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Authority, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Authority.
Title: Note 4. Reconciliation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards to Federal Program Expenses Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. No federal financial assistance has been provided to subrecipients. 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: Y Rate Explanation: The Authority has elected to continue using the 10% indirect cost rate allowed under its federal program grant agreements. See the Notes to the SEFA for chart/table.
Title: Note 5. Program Income Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. No federal financial assistance has been provided to subrecipients. 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: Y Rate Explanation: The Authority has elected to continue using the 10% indirect cost rate allowed under its federal program grant agreements. The Authority earns program income on its federal programs. Most of the program income comes from sales of properties originally purchased or renovated with federal funds and from interest and repayment of principal on the loans for those properties. Program income is reported on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards when the program income has been expended for federal purposes.
Title: Note 6. Loans made with Federal Funds Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. No federal financial assistance has been provided to subrecipients. 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: Y Rate Explanation: The Authority has elected to continue using the 10% indirect cost rate allowed under its federal program grant agreements. See the Notes to the SEFA for chart/table.

Finding Details

2024-001 - Reporting Material Weakness in Internal Control and Material Non-Compliance Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Assistance Listing No. and Program: 14.228 – Community Development Block Grants/State’s Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii Federal award identification numbers: B17DC560001, B18DC560001, B19DC560001, B20DC560001 Grant Years: 2017-2020 Criteria or specific requirement: The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requires reports for the Authority’s federal awards to include all activity of the reporting period, be supported by applicable accounting or performance records, and be fairly presented in accordance with governing requirements. The compliance requirement mandates that line 18 of the Annual Formula Grants PR28 Performance and Evaluation Report (PER) Financial Summary Report be greater than or equal to line 31 less $100,000. Condition: WCDA filed the CDBG Annual Formula Grants PR28 Performance and Evaluation Report Financial Summary Report (Financial Summary Report) with incorrect amounts on line 18 “State funds set aside for State Administration” match. Cause: The individuals preparing the report were unaware of the required entry on the report parameter screen and the requirement for line 18 to be greater than or equal to line 31 less $100,000. Effect or Potential Effect: The reports were inaccurately prepared which may have resulted in the federal agency relying on inaccurate information. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The reporting requirements necessitates a Financial Summary Report for each open annual CDBG grant, for as long as the grants remain open. During the reporting period, there were five open grants. The reports were inaccurate for four grants. Identification as a Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend reviewing HUD guidance on filing the reports and establish policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: The Authority will review the guidance and implement controls and policies to ensure accurate reporting.
2024-001 - Reporting Material Weakness in Internal Control and Material Non-Compliance Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Assistance Listing No. and Program: 14.228 – Community Development Block Grants/State’s Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii Federal award identification numbers: B17DC560001, B18DC560001, B19DC560001, B20DC560001 Grant Years: 2017-2020 Criteria or specific requirement: The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requires reports for the Authority’s federal awards to include all activity of the reporting period, be supported by applicable accounting or performance records, and be fairly presented in accordance with governing requirements. The compliance requirement mandates that line 18 of the Annual Formula Grants PR28 Performance and Evaluation Report (PER) Financial Summary Report be greater than or equal to line 31 less $100,000. Condition: WCDA filed the CDBG Annual Formula Grants PR28 Performance and Evaluation Report Financial Summary Report (Financial Summary Report) with incorrect amounts on line 18 “State funds set aside for State Administration” match. Cause: The individuals preparing the report were unaware of the required entry on the report parameter screen and the requirement for line 18 to be greater than or equal to line 31 less $100,000. Effect or Potential Effect: The reports were inaccurately prepared which may have resulted in the federal agency relying on inaccurate information. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The reporting requirements necessitates a Financial Summary Report for each open annual CDBG grant, for as long as the grants remain open. During the reporting period, there were five open grants. The reports were inaccurate for four grants. Identification as a Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend reviewing HUD guidance on filing the reports and establish policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: The Authority will review the guidance and implement controls and policies to ensure accurate reporting.