Finding 485459 (2022-002)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2024-08-29

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Annual financial reports for Fred Bell Way were not submitted as required by 7 CFR 3560.308.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with reporting guidelines could jeopardize rental assistance funding.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Ensure CDP staff are trained on RD reporting requirements to prevent future lapses.

Finding Text

2022-002Annual Financial ReportsCriteria:According to 7 CFR 3560.308, to ensure that the project is in sound financial condition and is complying with the program financial management requirements, the RD requires annual financial reports to be submitted by each borrower. Condition: The required financial reports and forms for Fred Bell Way were not submitted to the RD. Cause: The CDP staff was not aware of and did not follow the guidelines for annual reporting. Effect: Failure to file annual reports to RD could result in the loss or withholding of rental assistance funds thereby putting a financial strain on the project. Questioned Cost: Undetermined Recommendation: Establish an understanding and initiate the requirements of the management and reporting of RD funds. Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan Management's response is included in "Management's View and Corrective Action Plan" at the end of this report after the schedule of findings and questioned cost

Corrective Action Plan

Once the FY 24 audit is complete we will insure that we are up to date with all required report filings. Anticipated Completion Date- November 30, 2024.Responsible Contact Person-Kathleen Boyce, CFAO

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 485458 2022-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 485460 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 485461 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 485462 2022-005
    - Repeat
  • 1061900 2022-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1061901 2022-002
    - Repeat
  • 1061902 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1061903 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 1061904 2022-005
    - Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $2.26M
10.415 Rural Rental Housing Loans $935,910
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $687,617
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $282,362
10.427 Rural Rental Assistance Payments $89,398
10.415 Rural Rental Housing Loans - Interest Subsidy $40,863