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SECTION III ? FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS ?MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAM AUDIT 2022-002 ? Unauthorized distributions Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistance Listing Number 14.126 ?Mortgage Insurance ? Cooperative Projects Material Weakness and Noncompliance Category of Finding ? Special Tests and Provisions Criteria ? The HUD Regulatory Agreement specifies the amount of cash distribution is limited to surplus cash as defined and approved by HUD. Condition ? In June 2021, the Cooperative paid a $100,000 distribution to members?, from operations without a calculation of surplus cash and approval from HUD. Cause ? The Cooperative did not follow the calculation of surplus cash as defined and approved through HUD and the regulatory agreement. Effect ? The Cooperative paid a distribution to members? without approval from HUD, which could have resulted in cash flow issues. Recommendation ? We recommend that the Cooperative implement a control process to ensure adherence to the regulatory agreement and obtain HUD approval prior to payment of surplus cash. Auditee?s comment ? The Cooperative is aware of the HUD requirements and regulatory agreement and will follow them in the future. The Board of Directors and management will discuss with HUD in regard to the distribution of $100,000 to members and obtain HUD?s appropriate corrective action plan. Status ? Outstanding Auditor?s non-compliance code ? Z ? Other