Audit 353124

FY End
2024-12-31
Total Expended
$966,842
Findings
2
Programs
1
Organization: Realife of Columbus (NE)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-04-09
Auditor: Denman CPA LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
554486 2024-001 - - C
1130928 2024-001 - - C

Contacts

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JXLUDFDGEK83 Stephanie Haney Auditee
4025631122 Robert Endriss 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. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement, when applicable. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Cooperative has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of Realife of Columbus HUD Project No. 103-94011 for the year ended December 31, 2024. 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 Realife of Columbus, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, activities, or cash flows of Realife of Columbus.
Title: NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 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 allowed or are limited as to reimbursement, when applicable. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Cooperative has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as 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 allowed or are limited as to reimbursement, when applicable.
Title: NOTE 3 INDIRECT COST RATE 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 allowed or are limited as to reimbursement, when applicable. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Cooperative has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Cooperative has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: NOTE 4 SECTION 213 MORTGAGE INSURANCE – SINGLE FAMILY COOPERATIVE HOUSING 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 allowed or are limited as to reimbursement, when applicable. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Cooperative has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The outstanding balance of the federally insured mortgage at December 31, 2024 was $929,509.

Finding Details

Criteria As a condition of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) federally insured mortgage, the Cooperative has entered into a Regulatory Agreement with HUD. Under the terms of the Regulatory Agreement, the Cooperative has agreed to fund a general operating reserve. Annual funding of the general operating reserve is based on a percentage of annual member fees. Once a balance in the reserve exceeds 25% of the annual member fees, monthly deposits into the General Operating Reserve may cease. Condition The Cooperative incorrectly calculated the threshold in which monthly deposits to the general operating reserve may be ceased. As a result, the Cooperative under funded the general operating reserve by approximately $5,000 during the year ended December 31, 2024. Cause The calculation for the funding threshold was based on the Cooperative's preliminary 2024 budget, rather than final approved member rates. Effect The general operating reserve was underfunded by approximately $5,000 during the fiscal year. Recommendation Management should ensure final, approved rates are used in determining the annual funding requirements of the reserve. Management should evaluate whether catch-up contributions should be made to the reserve. Views of Responsible Officials The final approved budget will be used in determining funding requirements. Monthly deposits into the reserve have been restarted and the reserve is scheduled to reach the 25% funding threshold in the upcoming fiscal year. Conclusion Response accepted.
Criteria As a condition of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) federally insured mortgage, the Cooperative has entered into a Regulatory Agreement with HUD. Under the terms of the Regulatory Agreement, the Cooperative has agreed to fund a general operating reserve. Annual funding of the general operating reserve is based on a percentage of annual member fees. Once a balance in the reserve exceeds 25% of the annual member fees, monthly deposits into the General Operating Reserve may cease. Condition The Cooperative incorrectly calculated the threshold in which monthly deposits to the general operating reserve may be ceased. As a result, the Cooperative under funded the general operating reserve by approximately $5,000 during the year ended December 31, 2024. Cause The calculation for the funding threshold was based on the Cooperative's preliminary 2024 budget, rather than final approved member rates. Effect The general operating reserve was underfunded by approximately $5,000 during the fiscal year. Recommendation Management should ensure final, approved rates are used in determining the annual funding requirements of the reserve. Management should evaluate whether catch-up contributions should be made to the reserve. Views of Responsible Officials The final approved budget will be used in determining funding requirements. Monthly deposits into the reserve have been restarted and the reserve is scheduled to reach the 25% funding threshold in the upcoming fiscal year. Conclusion Response accepted.