Audit 8681

FY End
2023-09-30
Total Expended
$1.66M
Findings
2
Programs
2
Organization: Ferriday Haven, Inc. (LA)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2023-12-28

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
6717 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes N
583159 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $1.62M Yes 1
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $43,279 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
L9HWECG5V6Y5 Buddy Spillers Auditee
3187572361 Jay Cuthbert Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: 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 allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Ferriday Haven, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Ferriday Haven, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal award activity of Ferriday Haven, Inc.,and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. 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 (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Ferriday Haven, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Ferriday Haven, Inc.
Title: 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 allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Ferriday Haven, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Ferriday Haven, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate 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 allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Ferriday Haven, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Capital Advance 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 allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Ferriday Haven, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Ferriday Haven, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The outstanding balance of the Capital Advance at September 30, 2023 was $1,616,000.

Finding Details

Finding: The Project is sixteen months delinquent on making its monthly Reserve for Replacement deposits. Criteria: The Project’s regulatory agreement requires a monthly deposit of $746 in its Reserve for Replacement account. Questioned Costs: None Effect: The Reserve for Replacement account is underfunded by $10,185. Cause: The Project had insufficient cash flow during the year due to a high vacancy rate. Other Information: 12 of 12 months. Recommendation: Management deposit $10,185 into the Reserve for Replacement account. Reply: Management agrees with the finding.
Finding: The Project is sixteen months delinquent on making its monthly Reserve for Replacement deposits. Criteria: The Project’s regulatory agreement requires a monthly deposit of $746 in its Reserve for Replacement account. Questioned Costs: None Effect: The Reserve for Replacement account is underfunded by $10,185. Cause: The Project had insufficient cash flow during the year due to a high vacancy rate. Other Information: 12 of 12 months. Recommendation: Management deposit $10,185 into the Reserve for Replacement account. Reply: Management agrees with the finding.