Finding 1179589 (2023-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2026-03-16

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project is using a cash basis of accounting, which can distort financial data.
  • Impacted Requirements: Not maintaining an accrual basis affects compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and misrepresents interim financial statements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Transition to maintaining the general ledger on an accrual basis for more accurate financial reporting and decision-making.

Finding Text

The Project’s books and records are currently maintained on the cash basis of accounting and accrual adjustments are performed at year-end to convert the cash basis of accounting to the accrual basis of accounting. The accrual basis is the method of accounting where revenues are recognized when earned and expenses are recognized when incurred. We understand that maintaining the general ledger on the accrual basis of accounting is more difficult than using the cash basis. However, the accrual basis provides more meaningful financial information to management and complies with generally accepted accounting principles. Failure to maintain the Project’s general ledger on the accrual basis of accounting distorts the interim financial statements and may lead to critical financial decisions being made on erroneous data.

Corrective Action Plan

The Project has procedures in place to record vendor transactions in the period incurred. The Project will maintain its financial statements on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Project will utilize the accounts payable module to record invoices and obligations as incurred and will establish recurring and standard journal entries for routine accruals as applicable.

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Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1179586 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1179587 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1179588 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1179590 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1179591 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1179592 2023-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1179593 2023-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1179594 2023-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1179595 2023-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1179596 2023-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1179597 2023-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1179598 2023-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1179599 2023-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1179600 2023-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1179601 2023-011
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1179602 2023-011
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1179603 2023-012
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1179604 2023-012
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 MORTGAGE INSURANCE FOR THE PURCHASE OR REFINANCING OF EXISTING MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS $2.36M
14.195 PROJECT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (PBRA) $1.03M