Finding 618920 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-08-13
Audit: 39156
Organization: Berlin Retirement Homes, Inc. (MA)
Auditor: Wipfli LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The tenant security deposits account did not meet the required balance, failing to comply with USDA guidelines.
  • Impacted Requirements: Security deposits must be maintained in a trust account, equal to or exceeding outstanding obligations.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement regular reconciliations between the security deposit liability and cash accounts to ensure compliance.

Finding Text

AL# 10.415 U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Development Questioned Cost: $3,210 Criteria ? Funds collected as a security deposit shall be kept in the name of the project, separate and apart from all other funds of the project in a trust account. The amount of this account shall always equal or exceed the aggregate of all outstanding obligations under that account. Condition ? The Project?s tenant security deposits cash account did not equal or exceed the tenant security deposit liability. Cause ? The entity switched management companies during the year and security deposits were still in the process of reconciliation as of year-end.Effects or Potential Effects ? The project was not in compliance with requirements set forth by Rural Development. Auditor?s Recommendation ? We recommend regular reconciliation and comparison of the security deposit liability account and the cash account. View of Responsible Officials ? Management agrees with the finding and has implemented a corrective action plan.

Categories

Questioned Costs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 42478 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 42479 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 42480 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 42481 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 618921 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 618922 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 618923 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.415 Rural Rental Housing Loans $1.56M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $258,131