Finding 968581 (2023-003)

Material Weakness
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2024-04-02

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The organization failed to fund the required debt service account of $99,820 as specified in the loan Letter of Conditions.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with the loan agreement's stipulations regarding the establishment and funding of the debt service fund.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should annually review the Letter of Conditions and loan agreement to ensure all requirements are met and implement necessary policy changes.

Finding Text

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Federal Program Name: Community Facilities Loans and Grants Assistance Listing Number: 10.766 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: CF27087L136368-2013 Pass-Through Agency: N/A Pass-Through Number(s): N/A Award Period: 2022 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control and Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: The loan Letter of Conditions requires a separate debt service fund to be established and funded up to $99,820. Condition: Management did not fund the debt service account in accordance with the Letter of Conditions. Questioned costs: None Cause: The loan was issued under previous management and the requirements were not known by management. Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with the letter of conditions. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: The Organization should review the Letter of Conditions and loan agreement to ensure all requirements are being met on an annual basis. Views of responsible officials: Management will review policies and procedures to ensure compliance is met going forward. Management is in the process of implementing changes to correct the issue.

Categories

Material Weakness Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 392137 2023-001
    Material Weakness
  • 392138 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 392139 2023-003
    Material Weakness
  • 968579 2023-001
    Material Weakness
  • 968580 2023-002
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants $2.02M