Audit 354311

FY End
2024-09-30
Total Expended
$14.09M
Findings
8
Programs
10
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-04-23

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
555692 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - E
555693 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - E
555694 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - E
555695 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1132134 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - E
1132135 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - E
1132136 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - E
1132137 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N

Contacts

Name Title Type
QSNHG1LGP4C4 Melissa Noah Auditee
3072338512 Jacob Buehler Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Loan/loan guarantee outstanding balances Accounting Policies: The schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Corporation has elected to not use the 10% de minimis cost rate. The balance of the Section 207, pursuant to Section 223(f) mortgage at September 30, 2024 was $4,347,472.
Title: Loan/loan guarantee outstanding balances Accounting Policies: The schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Corporation has elected to not use the 10% de minimis cost rate. The balance of the HOME loan as of September 30, 2024 was $5,947,668.
Title: Loan/loan guarantee outstanding balances Accounting Policies: The schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Corporation has elected to not use the 10% de minimis cost rate. The balance of the National Housing Trust Fund loan as of September 30, 2024 was $1,633,402.
Title: Loan/loan guarantee outstanding balances Accounting Policies: The schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Corporation has elected to not use the 10% de minimis cost rate. The balance of the RHS loans as of September 30, 2024 was $850,883.

Finding Details

Finding reference number: #2024-001 Auditor non-compliance code: E – Eligibility Finding resolution status: In progress Universe population size: 85 resident files Sample size information: 9 resident files Statistically valid sample: Yes Name of federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: Wyoming Community Development Authority Questioned costs: N/A Repeat Finding: No Statement of condition #2024-001 (Assistance Listing No. 14.239 and 14.275): During the year ended September 30, 2024, two of the nine resident files selected for testing under the HUD Consolidated Audit Guide lacked properly executed and documented resident eligibility forms. Criteria: Pursuant to the HAP Contract, HUD Handbook 4350.3, HOME loan agreement, and NHTF loan agreement, the Agent must certify and recertify residents and update other applicable forms in accordance with HUD regulations and contractual requirements. Effect or potential effect: The Company is not in compliance with the terms of the HAP Contract, HUD Handbook 4350.3, HOME loan agreement, or NHTF loan agreement. Current, future, and potentially prior funding under the HAP Contract, HOME loan, and NHTF loan could be impacted as a result of these resident files. Cause: The Agent was unable to locate the required resident eligibility forms for two of the nine resident files selected for testing at the Property. Recommendation: The Agent should ensure that all resident files are maintained at the site for each resident of the Property, and the Agent should ensure that the resident files include all properly executed and documented resident eligibility forms. Completion date: September 30, 2025 Management response: The Agent concurs with the finding and recommendation. The resident files noted in the statement of condition were for residents who moved out of the Property during the year ended September 30, 2024. No further action is required related to these residents' files. The Agent intends to review and update, as necessary, the other resident files during the year ended September 30, 2024 to ensure the Property is in compliance with HUD requirements.
Finding reference number: #2024-001 Auditor non-compliance code: E – Eligibility Finding resolution status: In progress Universe population size: 85 resident files Sample size information: 9 resident files Statistically valid sample: Yes Name of federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: Wyoming Community Development Authority Questioned costs: N/A Repeat Finding: No Statement of condition #2024-001 (Assistance Listing No. 14.239 and 14.275): During the year ended September 30, 2024, two of the nine resident files selected for testing under the HUD Consolidated Audit Guide lacked properly executed and documented resident eligibility forms. Criteria: Pursuant to the HAP Contract, HUD Handbook 4350.3, HOME loan agreement, and NHTF loan agreement, the Agent must certify and recertify residents and update other applicable forms in accordance with HUD regulations and contractual requirements. Effect or potential effect: The Company is not in compliance with the terms of the HAP Contract, HUD Handbook 4350.3, HOME loan agreement, or NHTF loan agreement. Current, future, and potentially prior funding under the HAP Contract, HOME loan, and NHTF loan could be impacted as a result of these resident files. Cause: The Agent was unable to locate the required resident eligibility forms for two of the nine resident files selected for testing at the Property. Recommendation: The Agent should ensure that all resident files are maintained at the site for each resident of the Property, and the Agent should ensure that the resident files include all properly executed and documented resident eligibility forms. Completion date: September 30, 2025 Management response: The Agent concurs with the finding and recommendation. The resident files noted in the statement of condition were for residents who moved out of the Property during the year ended September 30, 2024. No further action is required related to these residents' files. The Agent intends to review and update, as necessary, the other resident files during the year ended September 30, 2024 to ensure the Property is in compliance with HUD requirements.
Finding reference number: #2024-001 Auditor non-compliance code: E – Eligibility Finding resolution status: In progress Universe population size: 85 resident files Sample size information: 9 resident files Statistically valid sample: Yes Name of federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: Wyoming Community Development Authority Questioned costs: N/A Repeat Finding: No Statement of condition #2024-001 (Assistance Listing No. 14.239 and 14.275): During the year ended September 30, 2024, two of the nine resident files selected for testing under the HUD Consolidated Audit Guide lacked properly executed and documented resident eligibility forms. Criteria: Pursuant to the HAP Contract, HUD Handbook 4350.3, HOME loan agreement, and NHTF loan agreement, the Agent must certify and recertify residents and update other applicable forms in accordance with HUD regulations and contractual requirements. Effect or potential effect: The Company is not in compliance with the terms of the HAP Contract, HUD Handbook 4350.3, HOME loan agreement, or NHTF loan agreement. Current, future, and potentially prior funding under the HAP Contract, HOME loan, and NHTF loan could be impacted as a result of these resident files. Cause: The Agent was unable to locate the required resident eligibility forms for two of the nine resident files selected for testing at the Property. Recommendation: The Agent should ensure that all resident files are maintained at the site for each resident of the Property, and the Agent should ensure that the resident files include all properly executed and documented resident eligibility forms. Completion date: September 30, 2025 Management response: The Agent concurs with the finding and recommendation. The resident files noted in the statement of condition were for residents who moved out of the Property during the year ended September 30, 2024. No further action is required related to these residents' files. The Agent intends to review and update, as necessary, the other resident files during the year ended September 30, 2024 to ensure the Property is in compliance with HUD requirements.
Finding reference number: #2024-002 Assistance Listing title and number (Federal award identification number and year): Rural Rental Housing Loans, Assistance Listing No. 10.415 Auditor non-compliance code: N - Special Tests and Provisions Finding resolution status: Resolved Universe population size: The universe population size is not applicable to the finding. Sample size information: The sample size information is not applicable to the finding. Statistically valid sample: N/A Name of federal agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-through entity: N/A Questioned costs: $31,043 Repeat Finding: No Statement of condition #2024-002 (Assistance Listing No. 10.215): During the year ended September 30, 2024, the Corporation made three withdrawals from the reserve for replacements account totaling $31,043 without obtaining RD approval. Criteria: In accordance with the RD Loan Agreements, the Corporation is required to obtain RD approval prior to withdrawing funds from the reserve for replacements account. Effect or potential effect: The Corporation was not in compliance with the terms of the RD Loan Agreements. Cause: Management did not submit form 3560-12 to RD requesting authorization to withdraw funds in the amount of $31,043 from the reserve for replacements account. Recommendation: Management should request retroactive approval for the reserve for replacements withdrawals totaling $31,043 and obtain RD approval prior to making withdrawals from the reserve for replacements account in the future. Completion date: January 16, 2025 Management response: Management concurs with the finding. Management requested and received retroactive approval for the reserve for replacements withdrawals totaling $31,043 and will obtain RD approval prior to making withdrawals from the reserve for replacements account in the future.
Finding reference number: #2024-001 Auditor non-compliance code: E – Eligibility Finding resolution status: In progress Universe population size: 85 resident files Sample size information: 9 resident files Statistically valid sample: Yes Name of federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: Wyoming Community Development Authority Questioned costs: N/A Repeat Finding: No Statement of condition #2024-001 (Assistance Listing No. 14.239 and 14.275): During the year ended September 30, 2024, two of the nine resident files selected for testing under the HUD Consolidated Audit Guide lacked properly executed and documented resident eligibility forms. Criteria: Pursuant to the HAP Contract, HUD Handbook 4350.3, HOME loan agreement, and NHTF loan agreement, the Agent must certify and recertify residents and update other applicable forms in accordance with HUD regulations and contractual requirements. Effect or potential effect: The Company is not in compliance with the terms of the HAP Contract, HUD Handbook 4350.3, HOME loan agreement, or NHTF loan agreement. Current, future, and potentially prior funding under the HAP Contract, HOME loan, and NHTF loan could be impacted as a result of these resident files. Cause: The Agent was unable to locate the required resident eligibility forms for two of the nine resident files selected for testing at the Property. Recommendation: The Agent should ensure that all resident files are maintained at the site for each resident of the Property, and the Agent should ensure that the resident files include all properly executed and documented resident eligibility forms. Completion date: September 30, 2025 Management response: The Agent concurs with the finding and recommendation. The resident files noted in the statement of condition were for residents who moved out of the Property during the year ended September 30, 2024. No further action is required related to these residents' files. The Agent intends to review and update, as necessary, the other resident files during the year ended September 30, 2024 to ensure the Property is in compliance with HUD requirements.
Finding reference number: #2024-001 Auditor non-compliance code: E – Eligibility Finding resolution status: In progress Universe population size: 85 resident files Sample size information: 9 resident files Statistically valid sample: Yes Name of federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: Wyoming Community Development Authority Questioned costs: N/A Repeat Finding: No Statement of condition #2024-001 (Assistance Listing No. 14.239 and 14.275): During the year ended September 30, 2024, two of the nine resident files selected for testing under the HUD Consolidated Audit Guide lacked properly executed and documented resident eligibility forms. Criteria: Pursuant to the HAP Contract, HUD Handbook 4350.3, HOME loan agreement, and NHTF loan agreement, the Agent must certify and recertify residents and update other applicable forms in accordance with HUD regulations and contractual requirements. Effect or potential effect: The Company is not in compliance with the terms of the HAP Contract, HUD Handbook 4350.3, HOME loan agreement, or NHTF loan agreement. Current, future, and potentially prior funding under the HAP Contract, HOME loan, and NHTF loan could be impacted as a result of these resident files. Cause: The Agent was unable to locate the required resident eligibility forms for two of the nine resident files selected for testing at the Property. Recommendation: The Agent should ensure that all resident files are maintained at the site for each resident of the Property, and the Agent should ensure that the resident files include all properly executed and documented resident eligibility forms. Completion date: September 30, 2025 Management response: The Agent concurs with the finding and recommendation. The resident files noted in the statement of condition were for residents who moved out of the Property during the year ended September 30, 2024. No further action is required related to these residents' files. The Agent intends to review and update, as necessary, the other resident files during the year ended September 30, 2024 to ensure the Property is in compliance with HUD requirements.
Finding reference number: #2024-001 Auditor non-compliance code: E – Eligibility Finding resolution status: In progress Universe population size: 85 resident files Sample size information: 9 resident files Statistically valid sample: Yes Name of federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: Wyoming Community Development Authority Questioned costs: N/A Repeat Finding: No Statement of condition #2024-001 (Assistance Listing No. 14.239 and 14.275): During the year ended September 30, 2024, two of the nine resident files selected for testing under the HUD Consolidated Audit Guide lacked properly executed and documented resident eligibility forms. Criteria: Pursuant to the HAP Contract, HUD Handbook 4350.3, HOME loan agreement, and NHTF loan agreement, the Agent must certify and recertify residents and update other applicable forms in accordance with HUD regulations and contractual requirements. Effect or potential effect: The Company is not in compliance with the terms of the HAP Contract, HUD Handbook 4350.3, HOME loan agreement, or NHTF loan agreement. Current, future, and potentially prior funding under the HAP Contract, HOME loan, and NHTF loan could be impacted as a result of these resident files. Cause: The Agent was unable to locate the required resident eligibility forms for two of the nine resident files selected for testing at the Property. Recommendation: The Agent should ensure that all resident files are maintained at the site for each resident of the Property, and the Agent should ensure that the resident files include all properly executed and documented resident eligibility forms. Completion date: September 30, 2025 Management response: The Agent concurs with the finding and recommendation. The resident files noted in the statement of condition were for residents who moved out of the Property during the year ended September 30, 2024. No further action is required related to these residents' files. The Agent intends to review and update, as necessary, the other resident files during the year ended September 30, 2024 to ensure the Property is in compliance with HUD requirements.
Finding reference number: #2024-002 Assistance Listing title and number (Federal award identification number and year): Rural Rental Housing Loans, Assistance Listing No. 10.415 Auditor non-compliance code: N - Special Tests and Provisions Finding resolution status: Resolved Universe population size: The universe population size is not applicable to the finding. Sample size information: The sample size information is not applicable to the finding. Statistically valid sample: N/A Name of federal agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-through entity: N/A Questioned costs: $31,043 Repeat Finding: No Statement of condition #2024-002 (Assistance Listing No. 10.215): During the year ended September 30, 2024, the Corporation made three withdrawals from the reserve for replacements account totaling $31,043 without obtaining RD approval. Criteria: In accordance with the RD Loan Agreements, the Corporation is required to obtain RD approval prior to withdrawing funds from the reserve for replacements account. Effect or potential effect: The Corporation was not in compliance with the terms of the RD Loan Agreements. Cause: Management did not submit form 3560-12 to RD requesting authorization to withdraw funds in the amount of $31,043 from the reserve for replacements account. Recommendation: Management should request retroactive approval for the reserve for replacements withdrawals totaling $31,043 and obtain RD approval prior to making withdrawals from the reserve for replacements account in the future. Completion date: January 16, 2025 Management response: Management concurs with the finding. Management requested and received retroactive approval for the reserve for replacements withdrawals totaling $31,043 and will obtain RD approval prior to making withdrawals from the reserve for replacements account in the future.