Finding 38723 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-08-23

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Internal controls over financial reporting are weak, leading to improper recording of transactions.
  • Impacted Requirements: Noncompliance with HUD Handbook and 2 CFR regulations regarding accurate financial management and internal controls.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should enhance accounting procedures and ensure all key accounts are reconciled and reviewed with proper documentation.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-002: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Statement of Condition: Internal control processes over financial reporting did not ensure that all transactions were properly recorded. Criteria: The HUD Handbook 4370.2, Chapter 2 requires the books and accounts to be complete and accurate. Additionally, 2 CFR Part 200 Section 200.302 Financial Management states that the financial management system of each non-federal entity must provide accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award in accordance with the reporting requirements. Additionally, 2 CFR Part 200 Section 200.303(a), Internal Controls, requires that non-federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD and Uniform Guidance regulations. Cause: Management oversight. Context: A review of journal entries made during the year revealed journal entries made in the incorrect period and erroneous journal entries. Additionally, the review process of the Corporation's financial information did not discover these errors. Recommendation: We recommend management review/enhance its accounting and internal control procedures to ensure that all key accounts are reconciled and reviewed with supporting evidence of such review. Questioned Costs: N/A Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees with the finding and will review the accounting and financial procedures, system of internal controls and policies.

Corrective Action Plan

Koinonia, Inc. Lenoir, North Carolina CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN June 26, 2023 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charles Bennett Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Koinonia, Inc. respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended December 31, 2022. Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P. 1501 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 300 Post Office Box 19608 Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-9608 The findings from the year ended December 31, 2022 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDING - Financial Statement Audit and Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2022-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Additionally, we recommend the related entity reimburse the operating cash of the Project $2,000 for the accounting fees paid. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the Project funds were used for expenses of another entity. Management will ensure the related entity reimburses the operating cash of the Project $2,000 for the accounting fees paid and ensure that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Finding 2022-002: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend management review/enhance its accounting and internal control procedures to ensure that all key accounts are reconciled and reviewed with supporting evidence of such review. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2022-002 and the recommendation described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will review the accounting and financial procedures, system of internal controls and policies. FINDING - Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2022-003: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that the Project continuously monitor cash balances to ensure that funds are always covered by FDIC insurance limits, collateral agreements are obtained, or funds are invested in government securities. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the Project funds were in excess of FDIC insured limits and will transfer funds to provide adequate FDIC insurance coverage for all cash accounts. If HUD has questions regarding this corrective action plan, please call 828-758-2617. Sincerely yours, Chassidy Triplett Project Administrator Koinonia, Inc.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 38722 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 38724 2022-003
    -
  • 615164 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 615165 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 615166 2022-003
    -

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $2.40M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $461,788
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $223,000