Finding 1156324 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2025-09-29
Audit: 368613
Organization: Harvest House INC (IL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization missed required monthly deposits into both the replacement reserve ($3,005) and paint reserve ($375) accounts for multiple months.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD regulations (HUD Handbook 4350.1) for timely deposits into federally insured accounts.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Establish procedures 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 $3,005 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 March 2024 through June 2025. The Organization also had prior year deposits that were delinquent and are still outstanding. Criteria The Organization is required by HUD (HUD Handbook 4350.1) to deposit $3,005 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 $26,385 for fiscal years 2024-2025 were made on August 8, 2025. The remaining replacement reserve and paint reserve deposits will be made as soon as funds are available. Also, 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

  • 1156323 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $53,806