Finding 598358 (2022-005)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-12-06

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Authority failed to meet the annual deposit requirement for the replacement reserve, resulting in a cumulative deficit of $9,943.95.
  • Impacted Requirements: Noncompliance with the $20,000 annual deposit rule and inadequate cash balances as mandated by the program's guidelines.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review the program's financial situation and consider budget cuts or alternative funding sources to ensure financial viability.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-005: Special Tests and Provisions Rural Rental Housing Loan ? Assistance Listing 10.415 Repeat Finding 2022-002 Noncompliance Criteria: The Authority?s Rural Development Properties are required to make a $20,000 deposit into the replacement reserve annually until the balance in the account is at $200,000 or higher. Further, the Rural Development Properties should have adequate cash balances which exceed the security deposit liability. Condition: During our audit, we noted the program had a shortfall in replacement reserve deposits from the prior year of $14,000 and had a current year deposit requirement of $20,000. The Authority did contribute $24,056.05 which left a cumulative deficit in required deposits of $9,943.95. Cause: As noted in Finding 2022-001, the Rural Development Properties are struggling financially and have limited cash flow. Effect or Potential Effect: The Authority was in noncompliance with the Special Tests and Provisions that govern the program. Recommendation: The Authority must review the financial condition of the program and make budget cuts where possible so the program cash flows. The program should be financially viable on its own but the Authority could use other nonfederal funds to help fund the program at the discretion of the Board of Commissioners. View of the Responsible Officials of the Auditee: The auditee?s management agrees with the finding.

Categories

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 21916 2022-005
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.415 Rural Rental Housing Loans $405,155
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $201,081
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $197,959
10.427 Rural Rental Assistance Payments $89,439
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $86,291