Finding 42555 (2022-001)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-05-07
Audit: 38335

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The replacement reserve account is underfunded by $36,547, violating USDA Rural Development requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with USDA regulations and Loan Agreements mandates maintaining minimum funding levels for the reserve.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Increase monthly contributions to the reserve based on available operating cash flow.

Finding Text

Findings Financial Statements Audit None noted. Findings and Questioned Costs Major Award Programs Audit Finding 2022-1: Statement of Condition: The replacement reserve account is underfunded according to funding levels provided by USDA Rural Development. Amount of Questioned Cost: $36,547 Criteria: Compliance with USDA Rural Development regulations and the Loan Agreements require the reserve to be maintained at certain minimum amounts. Effect: Deferred maintenance could result from underfunding the reserve. Cause: Insufficient cash flow from operations. Recommendation: Increase monthly funding to the reserve as permitted by operating cash flow. Findings and Questioned Costs Prior Years None noted.

Corrective Action Plan

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Milan Housing for the Elderly RD Project No: 15-69-291939067 December 31, 2022 Reporting Views of Responsible Officials We concur that the replacement reserve and the reserve for taxes and insurance are underfunded. Concur or Do Not Concur with this Finding: Concur Agree or Disagree with Auditor Recommendations: Agree Proposed Completion Date: December 31, 2023 Actions Taken or Planned on the Finding: The Project will increase funding as permitted by operating cash flows.

Categories

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.415 Rural Rental Housing Loans (section 515) $720,271
10.437 Interest Credit and Rental Assistance $70,384
10.427 Rental Assistance Payments $30,536