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Finding No. 2022-002; Federal Assistance Listing Number 14.157, Supportive Housing for the Elderly. Statement of Condition During the years ended July 31, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, management did not repay the loan advanced from the reserve for replacements upon receipt of the Section 8 subsidy that was outstanding at July 31, 2018. The loan in the amount of $19,337 is deemed to be an unauthorized distribution at July 31, 2022. The amount due to the reserve for replacement has not been deposited as of the date of this report. Criteria The terms of the loan from the reserve for replacement required repayment from the proceeds of the Section 8 subsidy. Questioned Costs None Effect or Potential Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the requirements of the regulatory agreement. Context HUD approved a loan from the reserve for replacement with the stipulation that the loan is repaid when the delinquent Section 8 subsidy was paid by HUD. Cause Management did not maintain adequate controls in 2019 over the reserve for replacement requirements established with the loan advance to ensure the timely repayment of the loan upon receipt of the delayed Section 8 subsidy. Recommendation Management should establish internal controls and procedures to ensure that required payments are made timely. Auditor's Noncompliance Code: N - Reserve for replacements deposits Reporting Views of Responsible Officials During the 2021-2022 fiscal year, there was no operating surplus cash for the property to be able to make any repayments to the reserve. Additionally, there was a substantial increase in property operating expenses. Management will not be able to repay the funds until the property is in a positive operating cash flow position.