Finding: 2022-005 Federal Agency name: Department of Agriculture Program Name: Communities Facilities Loans and Grants Cluster Federal Financial Assistance Listing: #10.766 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions Finding summary: Management maintained the reserve amount in the pooled investment fund account which was not established as a separate bookkeeping account nor as a separate bank account. Although the pooled investment funds includes marketable securities backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, based on the portfolio mix of the investment pool, additional cash balances on hand need to supplement the investment pool to adequately fund the reserve. The Organization has excess cash available. Further, there is no secondary level of review being performed over the monthly reconciliation of the reserve account. Responsible Individuals: Carmen Weber, Administrator and Joyce Schwingler, CFO Corrective Action Plan: The reserve amount was withdrawn from the pooled investment fund and deposited into an account at the First State Bank of Roscoe, Eureka Branch, which is FDIC insured. Administrator will review, sign and date all bank statements received for the reserve account at the First State Bank of Roscoe, Eureka Branch. Anticipated Completion Date: December 2022