Finding 1075981 (2023-002)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-09-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Board is not complying with the USDA loan reserve requirement due to financial difficulties.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Board must set aside one-tenth of one yearly payment until reaching an average annual loan installment.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review the Board's written response and consider alternative solutions for meeting the reserve requirement.

Finding Text

2023-002 (repeat of 2022-003) Loan Reserve Requirement Non-Compliance Criteria In accordance with USDA loan covenants, the Board is required to set aside an amount equal to one-tenth of one yearly payment until one average annual loan installment is reached. Condition & Cause As a result of significant financial difficulties, the Board has been unable to meet the requirement to fund the reserve account. Effect As a result, the Board is not in compliance with the reserve requirement. Recommendation We recognize that it may not be possible for the Board to meet this requirement. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Please see the last page of this report for the written response from the Board.

Categories

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 499538 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 499539 2023-002
    - Repeat
  • 499540 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 499541 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 1075980 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1075982 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1075983 2023-004
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants $5.87M