Finding 1080038 (2023-002)

Material Weakness
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-10-24

AI Summary

  • Issue: Annual financial reports for 2023 were not submitted on time to RD.
  • Requirement: Reports must be filed within 90 days of year-end as per RD Handbook.
  • Follow-up: Ensure the new management company effectively submits reports on time moving forward.

Finding Text

Statement of Condition: Annual financial reports for 2023 were not filed with RD by the requested due date. Criteria: Per the RD Handbook, the Organization is required to submit timely financial reports directly to RD within 90 days of year end. Effect: The Organization is not in compliance with RD regulations. Cause: The Organization’s management prior to June 1, 2023 lacked the necessary skills and experience to manage the projects in accordance with requirements established by RD. Recommendation: The Organization should utilize staff with appropriate experience to perform the daily duties of managing a RD project. Management Response: As of June 1, 2023, the Organization hired an experienced management company to perform managerial duties related to the Projects. The management company will help ensure financial reports are submitted on a timely basis.

Categories

Questioned Costs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 503596 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 503597 2023-003
    Material Weakness
  • 1080039 2023-003
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.427 Rural Rental Assistance Payments $100,384
10.415 Rural Rental Housing Loans $67,494