Finding 23597 (2022-003)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-07-09

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Edgewater Estates failed to keep replacement reserve funds in interest-bearing accounts as required.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with RD regulations mandates that these funds be maintained in interest-bearing accounts.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Establish an interest-bearing account for the replacement reserve funds to ensure compliance.

Finding Text

FEDERAL AWARDS FINDING Year Ended December 31, 2022 Finding 2022-003 Federal assistance listing number and name: 10.415 Rural Rent Housing Loans Awards numbers and years: 2022 Federal agency: United States Department of Agriculture Compliance Requirement: Special tests and provisions Questioned Costs: None Criteria: Edgewater Estates did not maintain the replacement reserve funds in interest-bearing accounts in 2022. Condition and Context: The Project did not establish interest-bearing accounts for the replacement reserve funds as required by RD. Effect: RD projects are required to maintain interest bearing accounts for replacement reserve funds. Cause: The Project is not in compliance with RD regulations and procedures. Recommendation: The Project should establish an interest-bearing account for the replacement reserve funds.

Corrective Action Plan

FEDERAL AWARDS FINDING CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Year ended December 31, 2022 Finding 2022-003 Federal assistance listing number and name: 10.415 Rural Rent Housing Loans Awards numbers and years: 2022 Federal agency: United States Department of Agriculture Compliance Requirement: Special tests and provisions Questioned Costs: None Name of Contact Person and Title: Susie Kirker, Board Chair Criteria: Edgewater Estates did not maintain the replacement reserve funds in interest-bearing accounts in 2022. Condition and Context: The Project did not establish interest-bearing accounts for the replacement reserve funds as required by RD. Effect: RD projects are required to maintain interest bearing accounts for replacement reserve funds. Cause: The Project is not in compliance with RD regulations and procedures. Management Response: Management plans on establishing interest-bearing replacement reserve accounts in 2023. Status: In progress Anticipated Completion Date: Estimated 2023

Categories

Special Tests & Provisions Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 23595 2022-001
    - Repeat
  • 23596 2022-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 23598 2022-004
    - Repeat
  • 23599 2022-005
    - Repeat
  • 600037 2022-001
    - Repeat
  • 600038 2022-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 600039 2022-003
    - Repeat
  • 600040 2022-004
    - Repeat
  • 600041 2022-005
    - Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.415 Rural Rental Housing Loans $1.49M
10.427 Rural Rental Assistance Payments $147,801