Finding 1156322 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2025-09-29
Audit: 368611
Organization: Country Lane Apartments, Inc. (IL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization missed required monthly deposits of $1,966 for the replacement reserve and $375 for the paint reserve from July 2024 to June 2025.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD Handbook 4350.1 mandates these deposits to be made into federally insured accounts.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Establish a procedure to ensure timely deposits and conduct regular reviews of financial statements.

Finding Text

Finding 2025-001 – Late Deposits to Replacement Reserve and Paint Reserve Condition The Organization failed to make the required monthly deposits of $1,966 into its replacement reserve account for the months of July 2024 through June 2025. The Organization also failed to make the required monthly deposits of $375 into its paint reserve account for the months of July 2024 through June 2025. Criteria The Organization is required by HUD (HUD Handbook 4350.1) to deposit $1,966 per month into a federally insured account for future replacement needs. The Organization is also required by HUD (HUD Handbook 4350.1) to deposit $375 per month into a federally insured account for future painting needs. Cause The Organization has not established a procedure that ensures that the deposits are made on a monthly basis. Effect The required deposits were not made. Recommendation The Organization should develop procedures which will ensure those deposits are made in a timely manner. Also, the Organization should be reviewing the financial statements periodically. Federal Agency Program: All federal programs are affected. Questioned costs: None

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan Delinquent replacement reserve deposits of $31,456 for fiscal years 2023-2024 were made by August 22, 2025. The remaining delinquent deposits will be made as soon as funds are available. Delinquent paint reserve deposits of $3,000 for fiscal years 2024-2025 were made on June 18, 2025. The remaining delinquent deposits will be made as soon as funds are available. A recurring payable will be created to ensure future deposits are made timely. Anticipated Completion Date June 30, 2026 Responsible Parties Dane Jansen, Financial Director 700 S. E. Cross Mt. Sterling, IL 62353 (217) 773-3325

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1156321 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $51,658