Section 3560.308 - Annual financial reports(a)General.(1) For-profit borrowers that receive $500,000 or more in combined Federal financial assistance must include an independent auditor's report that includes, financial statements and notes to the financial statements, supplemental information containing Agency approved forms for project budgets and borrower balance sheets, a report on internal control over financial reporting and on compliance and other matters based on an audit of financial statements in accordance with Government Auditing Standards; a report on compliance for each major program and internal control over compliance (if applicable). Federal Financial Assistance is defined in accordance with 2 CFR 200.40 .(2) Non-profit borrowers that receive $750,000 or more in combined Federal financial assistance must meet the audit requirements set forth by OMB, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, found at 2 CFR parts 200 and 400 . Borrowers must provide a copy of this audit to RHS in compliance with these financial reporting requirements.(3) Non-profit borrowers that receive less than $750,000, and for-profit borrowers that receive less than $500,000in combined Federal financial assistance will submit annual owner certified prescribed forms on the accrual method of accounting in accordance with the Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services promulgated by the Accounting and Review Services Committee of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Borrowers may use a CPA to prepare this compilation report of the prescribed forms.(b)Performance standards. All Borrowers must certify that the housing meets the performance standards below:(1) Required accounts are properly maintained and tracked separately;(2) Payments from operating accounts are disclosed and accurately represented on financial reports;(3) The reserve amount is at the authorized level and there are no encumbrances;(4) Tenant security deposit accounts are fully-funded and are maintained in separate accounts and meet state and local requirements;(5) Amount of payment of owner return was consistent with the terms of the applicable loan agreement;(6) The borrower has maintained proper insurance in accordance with the requirements of § 3560.105(b) ; and(7) All financial records are adequate and suitable for examination.(8) There have been no changes in project ownership other than those approved by the Agency and identified in the certification.(9) Real estate taxes are paid in accordance with state and/or local requirements and are current.(10) Replacement Reserve accounts have been used for only authorized purposes.(c)Other financial reports.(1) Non-profit and public borrower entities subject to OMB Uniform Guidance: Cost Principles, Audit, and Administrative Requirements for Federal Awards, must submit audits in accordance with 2 CFR parts 200 and 400 .(2) The Agency may require additional opinions of financial condition and compliance, such as audits, to assure the security of the asset, determine whether the housing project is being operated at a reasonable cost, or to detect fraud, waste, or abuse.(3) Any audits independently obtained by the borrower also must be submitted to the Agency. 69 FR 69106 , Nov. 26, 2004, as amended at 82 FR 49286 , Oct. 25, 2017