Finding 618997 (2022-001)

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Requirement
N
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.

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