Finding 7945 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-01-09
Audit: 10353
Organization: Heritage Manor, Inc. (MN)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Internal controls for compliance failed regarding monthly deposits into the reserve for replacements account.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Organization did not comply with federal program requirements due to bypassing established controls.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure adherence to established compliance controls to prevent future noncompliance.

Finding Text

Condition: The Organization has established internal controls over compliance for the major federal programs; however, these controls failed for the reserve for replacements account deposit. Effect: The Organization did not follow it’s established controls for compliance with the requirement to make monthly deposits into the reserve for replacements account, and as a result, the Organization is not in compliance with this requirement of the federal programs. Cause: The Organization bypassed the established controls over this compliance requirement. Criteria: The Organization should have control procedures in place to ensure all compliance requirements applicable to the federal programs are met. Questioned Costs: There are no questioned costs associated with this finding. Context: During our examination of compliance with all program requirements we noted one instance of internal controls not preventing noncompliance with the requirements of the federal program. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization ensure that the appropriate controls established over the federal program compliance requirements are being followed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Organization agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations will be adopted.

Corrective Action Plan

Auditor Recommendation Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization ensure that the appropriate controls established over the federal program compliance requirements are being followed. Corrective Action Plan (CAP) 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding There is no disagreement with the audit finding. 2. Action Planned in Response to Finding Sara Wohlers, management agent, will establish a review process to ensure that all established controls over the federal program compliance requirements are being followed and all reserve deposits are being met. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP Sara Wohlers, management agent, is the official responsible for ensuring corrective action of the deficiency. 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP This plan will be implemented for the September 30, 2024 audit. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP Nick Kandoll, board chair, and Sara Wohlers, management agent, will be monitoring this plan.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $1.53M