Audit 372188

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$1.99M
Findings
1
Programs
2

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
1162405 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
10.415 RURAL RENTAL HOUSING LOANS $1.85M Yes 1
10.427 RURAL RENTAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS $140,549 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
ZUKCFJZUHEB5 Paula Tracy Auditee
8603985425 Nicole Berger-Burns Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The accounting policies of the Block Island Economic Development Foundation Housing Corporation d/b/a E. Searles Ball Memorial Housing conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America as applicable to nonprofit organizations.
SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards has been prepared on the accrual basis consistent with the preparation of the basic financial statements. Information included in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards 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 (Uniform Guidance). For cost reimbursement awards, revenues are recognized to the extent of expenditures. Expenditures have been recognized to the extent the related obligation was incurred within the applicable grant period and liquidated within 90 days after the end of the grant period. For performance-based awards, revenues are recognized to the extent of performance achieved during the grant period. Block Island Economic Development Foundation Housing Corporation d/b/a E. Searles Ball Memorial Housing has not elected to use the 10% de Minimis indirect cost rate. The December 31, 2023 balances of the U.S. Department of Agriculture loans included in the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards totals $1,691,510.

Finding Details

OTHER MATTERS 2023-001 RESERVE ACCOUNT FUNDING Criteria: The Project’s reserve account must be fully funded and maintained in a separate bank account. Condition: During our audit testing, we noted that while the Project maintained a separate bank account for reserves, it was not fully funded. Cause: Yearly budgeted transfers were not made to ensure the account is fully funded. Effect: Reserve bank account is underfunded. Questioned Costs: None noted. Recommendation: The Project should implement controls to ensure that the reserve bank account is fully funded. Management’s Views and Corrective Action Plan: Management will correct this when sufficient funds are able to be transferred into the reserve account.