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Finding 2022-003 - Reserve for Replacement Criteria: LIFE, Inc. did not pay reserve for replacement timely, in violation of section 3-5 of the Consolidated HUD Audit Guide. Condition: Procedures must be in place to ensure that the reserve for replacement deposits are made by the due date. Cause: LIFE, Inc. was operating at a net loss in 2022 and did not have the necessary cash flow to pay the required reserve for replacement amounts. Effect: The payments were late in 2022 and LIFE, Inc. incurred no additional interest for deposits being late. Compliance Code: N Recommendation: The auditee must implement procedures to ensure that the reserve for replacement amounts are paid by the due date. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: LIFE, Inc. agrees with the finding and recommendation. In May 2023, the Management of Bethel Springvale Nursing Home, Inc. (the Center) closed on the asset purchase agreement and the proceeds were used to payoff all LIFE, Inc.'s HUD balances owed.