Finding 389907 (2023-001)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-03-29
Audit: 300801
Organization: Hickernell Homes, INC (MD)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Replacement Reserve account was underfunded by $96 due to management oversight.
  • Impacted Requirements: Monthly payments to fund the replacement reserve were not made as required by the regulatory agreement.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Fund the reserve immediately and implement a system for automatic monthly payments to prevent future issues.

Finding Text

Finding No. 2023-002 – Replacement Reserves Funding Information on the Universe Population Size Replacement reserve activity for the year ended June 30, 2023. Sample Size Information N/A Criteria The regulatory agreement requires monthly payments to fund the replacement reserve. Statement of Condition The Replacement Reserve account was underfunded by $96. Cause The cause of the missing payments was due to management oversight. Effect or Potential Effect The Replacement Reserve account was underfunded by $96. Auditor Non-Compliance Code N- Reserve for Replacements Deposits Questioned Costs There were no known questioned costs. Perspective The finding represents an isolated instance of management oversight. Repeat finding No Recommendations Auditor recommends that the Entity fund the reserve immediately to make it current and create a better system of controls to ensure no future occurrences. Auditor notes deposit was made prior to issuance of the financial statements. No further action required. Views of Responsible officials We agree with this finding and have taken steps to prevent this from occurring in the future and will make an additional deposit to fully fund the replacement reserve bank account and will establish a system of automatic monthly payments in order to properly fund the account going forward. Additionally, the senior accountant on a monthly basis will review the replacement reserve account to ensure automatic payments are timely. No further action is required.

Corrective Action Plan

We agree with this finding and have taken steps to prevent this from occurring in the future. Auditee will make an additional deposit to fully fund the replacement reserve bank account and will established a system of automatic monthly payments in order to properly fund the account going forward. Additionally, the senior accountant on a monthly basis will review the replacement reserve account to ensure automatic payments are timely. No further action is required.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $80,494