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Koinonia, Inc. 053-11202Non-Profit

EIN: 561171000

UEI: GQJHKMGANB73

Audited by: Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P.

Oversight agency: 14 [Department of Housing and Urban Development]

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Data as of September 2, 2026

Koinonia, Inc. 053-112029 audit years12 findings7 repeat
9
Audit Years
12
Total Findings
7
Repeat Findings
$3M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2024)

FY 2024-12-31

MATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE DISCLOSED$2,963,800 federal awards expended

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on December 2, 2025. Under 2 CFR 200.521(d), a pass-through entity that provided federal funds to this organization for this audit period must issue a management decision on these findings by June 2, 2026 (97 days ago).

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2024-001
Special Tests & Provisions
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2023-001QUESTIONED COSTSOTHER MATTERS

Internal control processes over financial reporting did not ensure that all transactions were properly recorded. Criteria: The HUD Handbook 4370.2, Chapter 2 requires the books and accounts to be complete and accurate. Additionally, 2 CFR Part 200 Section 200.302 Financial Management states that the financial management system of each non-federal entity must provide accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award in accordance with the reporting requirements. Additionally, 2 CFR Part 200 Section 200.303(a), Internal Controls, requires that non-federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD and Uniform Guidance regulations. Cause: Management oversight. Context: A review of journal entries made during the year revealed journal entries made in the incorrect period and erroneous journal entries. Additionally, the review process of the Corporation's financial information did not discover these errors. Recommendation: We recommend management review/enhance its accounting and internal control procedures to ensure that all key accounts are reconciled and reviewed with supporting evidence of such review. Questioned Costs: N/A Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees with the finding and will review the accounting and financial procedures, system of internal controls and policies.

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Finding 2024-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Statement of Condition: Internal control processes over financial reporting did not ensure that all transactions were properly recorded. Criteria: The HUD Handbook 4370.2, Chapter 2 requires the books and accounts to be complete and accurate. Additionally, 2 CFR Part 200 Section 200.302 Financial Management states that the financial management system of each non-federal entity must provide accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award in accordance with the reporting requirements. Additionally, 2 CFR Part 200 Section 200.303(a), Internal Controls, requires that non-federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD and Uniform Guidance regulations. Cause: Management oversight. Context: A review of journal entries made during the year revealed journal entries made in the incorrect period and erroneous journal entries. Additionally, the review process of the Corporation's financial information did not discover these errors. Recommendation: We recommend management review/enhance its accounting and internal control procedures to ensure that all key accounts are reconciled and reviewed with supporting evidence of such review. Questioned Costs: N/A Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees with the finding and will review the accounting and financial procedures, system of internal controls and policies.

Corrective Action Plan

Koinonia, Inc. Lenoir, North Carolina CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN October 31, 2025 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charles Bennett Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Koinonia, Inc. respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended December 31, 2024. Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P. 1501 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 300 Post Office Box 19608 Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-9608 The finding from the year ended December 31, 2024 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs is discussed below. The finding is numbered consistently with the number assigned in the schedule. FINDING - Financial Statement Audit and Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2024-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend management review/enhance its accounting and internal control procedures to ensure that all key accounts are reconciled and reviewed with supporting evidence of such review. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2024-001 and the recommendation described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will review the accounting and financial procedures, system of internal controls and policies. If HUD has questions regarding this corrective action plan, please call 828-758-2617. Sincerely yours, Chassidy Triplett Project Administrator Koinonia, Inc.

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2023-001

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FY 2023-12-31

MATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE DISCLOSEDLOW-RISK AUDITEE$3,022,964 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on October 30, 2024 — management decision was due April 30, 2025.

2023-001
Activities Allowed or Unallowed
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2022-001QUESTIONED COSTSOTHER MATTERS

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Project paid expenses of a related entity for payroll fees of $15,985. Criteria: Per Section 9 g. of the Regulatory Agreement, Project funds can only be used for reasonable operating expenses of the Project. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD regulations. Cause: The use of the Project account by a related entity. Context: A test was performed to review for reasonableness of related party transactions. Recommendation: We recommend that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Additionally, we recommend the related entity reimburse the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid. Questioned Costs: $15,985 Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management acknowledges the Project funds were used for expenses of another entity. Management will ensure the related entity reimburses the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid and ensure that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project.

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Finding 2023-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Statement of Condition: During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Project paid expenses of a related entity for payroll fees of $15,985. Criteria: Per Section 9 g. of the Regulatory Agreement, Project funds can only be used for reasonable operating expenses of the Project. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD regulations. Cause: The use of the Project account by a related entity. Context: A test was performed to review for reasonableness of related party transactions. Recommendation: We recommend that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Additionally, we recommend the related entity reimburse the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid. Questioned Costs: $15,985 Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management acknowledges the Project funds were used for expenses of another entity. Management will ensure the related entity reimburses the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid and ensure that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project.

Corrective Action Plan

Koinonia, Inc. Lenoir, North Carolina CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN August 27, 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charles Bennett Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Koinonia, Inc. respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended December 31, 2023. Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P. 1501 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 300 Post Office Box 19608 Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-9608 The findings from the year ended December 31, 2023 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDING - Financial Statement Audit and Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2023-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Additionally, we recommend the related entity reimburse the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the Project funds were used for expenses of another entity. Management will ensure the related entity reimburses the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid and ensure that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Finding 2023-002: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend management review/enhance its accounting and internal control procedures to ensure that all key accounts are reconciled and reviewed with supporting evidence of such review. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-002 and the recommendation described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will review the accounting ial procedures, system of internal controls and policies. FINDING - Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2023-003: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures in place to ensure that the residual receipts deposit is made per regulatory guidelines. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-003 described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will deposit $4,285 into the Project's residual receipts account. Management will review its policies and procedures in place to ensure that the residual receipts deposit is made per regulatory guidelines. If HUD has questions regarding this corrective action plan, please call 828-758-2617. Sincerely yours, Chassidy Triplett Project Administrator Koinonia, Inc.

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2022-001

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2023-002
Special Tests & Provisions
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2022-002OTHER MATTERS

Internal control processes over financial reporting did not ensure that all transactions were properly recorded. Criteria: The HUD Handbook 4370.2, Chapter 2 requires the books and accounts to be complete and accurate. Additionally, 2 CFR Part 200 Section 200.302 Financial Management states that the financial management system of each non-federal entity must provide accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award in accordance with the reporting requirements. Additionally, 2 CFR Part 200 Section 200.303(a), Internal Controls, requires that non-federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD and Uniform Guidance regulations. Cause: Management oversight. Context: A review of journal entries made during the year revealed journal entries made in the incorrect period and erroneous journal entries. Additionally, the review process of the Corporation's financial information did not discover these errors. Recommendation: We recommend management review/enhance its accounting and internal control procedures to ensure that all key accounts are reconciled and reviewed with supporting evidence of such review. Questioned Costs: N/A Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees with the finding and will review the accounting and financial procedures, system of internal controls and policies.

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Finding 2023-002: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Statement of Condition: Internal control processes over financial reporting did not ensure that all transactions were properly recorded. Criteria: The HUD Handbook 4370.2, Chapter 2 requires the books and accounts to be complete and accurate. Additionally, 2 CFR Part 200 Section 200.302 Financial Management states that the financial management system of each non-federal entity must provide accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award in accordance with the reporting requirements. Additionally, 2 CFR Part 200 Section 200.303(a), Internal Controls, requires that non-federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD and Uniform Guidance regulations. Cause: Management oversight. Context: A review of journal entries made during the year revealed journal entries made in the incorrect period and erroneous journal entries. Additionally, the review process of the Corporation's financial information did not discover these errors. Recommendation: We recommend management review/enhance its accounting and internal control procedures to ensure that all key accounts are reconciled and reviewed with supporting evidence of such review. Questioned Costs: N/A Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees with the finding and will review the accounting and financial procedures, system of internal controls and policies.

Corrective Action Plan

Koinonia, Inc. Lenoir, North Carolina CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN August 27, 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charles Bennett Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Koinonia, Inc. respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended December 31, 2023. Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P. 1501 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 300 Post Office Box 19608 Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-9608 The findings from the year ended December 31, 2023 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDING - Financial Statement Audit and Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2023-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Additionally, we recommend the related entity reimburse the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the Project funds were used for expenses of another entity. Management will ensure the related entity reimburses the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid and ensure that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Finding 2023-002: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend management review/enhance its accounting and internal control procedures to ensure that all key accounts are reconciled and reviewed with supporting evidence of such review. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-002 and the recommendation described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will review the accounting ial procedures, system of internal controls and policies. FINDING - Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2023-003: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures in place to ensure that the residual receipts deposit is made per regulatory guidelines. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-003 described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will deposit $4,285 into the Project's residual receipts account. Management will review its policies and procedures in place to ensure that the residual receipts deposit is made per regulatory guidelines. If HUD has questions regarding this corrective action plan, please call 828-758-2617. Sincerely yours, Chassidy Triplett Project Administrator Koinonia, Inc.

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2022-002

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2023-003
Special Tests & Provisions
OTHER MATTERS

Surplus cash as of December 31, 2022 in the amount of $4,285 was not deposited into the Project's residual receipts account during the year ending December 31, 2023. Criteria: The Regulatory Agreement requires that surplus cash be deposited into the Project's residual receipts account within 90 days of year end. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD regulations. Cause: Management oversight. Context: A test to verify that the surplus cash as of December 31, 2022 was deposited into the residual receipts account within 90 days of year end was performed. The required deposit to the residual receipts of $4,285 was not deposited during the year ended December 31, 2023. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures in place to ensure that the residual receipts deposit is made per regulatory guidelines. Questioned Costs: $0 Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees with the finding and acknowledges that surplus cash as of December 31, 2022 was not deposited into the Project's residual receipts account during the year ended December 31, 2023. Management will review its policies and procedures in place to ensure that the residual receipts deposit is made per regulatory guidelines.

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Finding 2023-003: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Statement of Condition: Surplus cash as of December 31, 2022 in the amount of $4,285 was not deposited into the Project's residual receipts account during the year ending December 31, 2023. Criteria: The Regulatory Agreement requires that surplus cash be deposited into the Project's residual receipts account within 90 days of year end. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD regulations. Cause: Management oversight. Context: A test to verify that the surplus cash as of December 31, 2022 was deposited into the residual receipts account within 90 days of year end was performed. The required deposit to the residual receipts of $4,285 was not deposited during the year ended December 31, 2023. Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures in place to ensure that the residual receipts deposit is made per regulatory guidelines. Questioned Costs: $0 Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees with the finding and acknowledges that surplus cash as of December 31, 2022 was not deposited into the Project's residual receipts account during the year ended December 31, 2023. Management will review its policies and procedures in place to ensure that the residual receipts deposit is made per regulatory guidelines.

Corrective Action Plan

Koinonia, Inc. Lenoir, North Carolina CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN August 27, 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charles Bennett Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Koinonia, Inc. respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended December 31, 2023. Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P. 1501 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 300 Post Office Box 19608 Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-9608 The findings from the year ended December 31, 2023 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDING - Financial Statement Audit and Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2023-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Additionally, we recommend the related entity reimburse the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the Project funds were used for expenses of another entity. Management will ensure the related entity reimburses the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid and ensure that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Finding 2023-002: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend management review/enhance its accounting and internal control procedures to ensure that all key accounts are reconciled and reviewed with supporting evidence of such review. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-002 and the recommendation described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will review the accounting ial procedures, system of internal controls and policies. FINDING - Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2023-003: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures in place to ensure that the residual receipts deposit is made per regulatory guidelines. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-003 described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will deposit $4,285 into the Project's residual receipts account. Management will review its policies and procedures in place to ensure that the residual receipts deposit is made per regulatory guidelines. If HUD has questions regarding this corrective action plan, please call 828-758-2617. Sincerely yours, Chassidy Triplett Project Administrator Koinonia, Inc.

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FY 2022-12-31

MATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE DISCLOSEDLOW-RISK AUDITEE$3,082,812 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on August 23, 2023 — management decision was due February 23, 2024.

2022-001
Activities Allowed or Unallowed
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2021-001QUESTIONED COSTSOTHER MATTERS

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Project paid expenses of a related entity for accounting fees of $2,000. Criteria: Per Section 9 g. of the Regulatory Agreement, Project funds can only be used for reasonable operating expenses of the Project. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD regulations. Cause: The use of the Project account by a related entity. Context: A test was performed to review for reasonableness of related party transactions. Recommendation: We recommend that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Additionally, we recommend the related entity reimburse the operating cash of the Project $2,000 for the accounting fees paid. Questioned Costs: $2,000 Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management acknowledges the Project funds were used for expenses of another entity. Management will ensure the related entity reimburses the operating cash of the Project $2,000 for the accounting fees paid and ensure that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project.

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Finding 2022-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Statement of Condition: During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Project paid expenses of a related entity for accounting fees of $2,000. Criteria: Per Section 9 g. of the Regulatory Agreement, Project funds can only be used for reasonable operating expenses of the Project. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD regulations. Cause: The use of the Project account by a related entity. Context: A test was performed to review for reasonableness of related party transactions. Recommendation: We recommend that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Additionally, we recommend the related entity reimburse the operating cash of the Project $2,000 for the accounting fees paid. Questioned Costs: $2,000 Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management acknowledges the Project funds were used for expenses of another entity. Management will ensure the related entity reimburses the operating cash of the Project $2,000 for the accounting fees paid and ensure that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project.

Corrective Action Plan

Koinonia, Inc. Lenoir, North Carolina CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN June 26, 2023 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charles Bennett Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Koinonia, Inc. respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended December 31, 2022. Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P. 1501 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 300 Post Office Box 19608 Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-9608 The findings from the year ended December 31, 2022 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDING - Financial Statement Audit and Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2022-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Additionally, we recommend the related entity reimburse the operating cash of the Project $2,000 for the accounting fees paid. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the Project funds were used for expenses of another entity. Management will ensure the related entity reimburses the operating cash of the Project $2,000 for the accounting fees paid and ensure that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Finding 2022-002: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend management review/enhance its accounting and internal control procedures to ensure that all key accounts are reconciled and reviewed with supporting evidence of such review. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2022-002 and the recommendation described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will review the accounting and financial procedures, system of internal controls and policies. FINDING - Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2022-003: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that the Project continuously monitor cash balances to ensure that funds are always covered by FDIC insurance limits, collateral agreements are obtained, or funds are invested in government securities. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the Project funds were in excess of FDIC insured limits and will transfer funds to provide adequate FDIC insurance coverage for all cash accounts. If HUD has questions regarding this corrective action plan, please call 828-758-2617. Sincerely yours, Chassidy Triplett Project Administrator Koinonia, Inc.

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2021-001

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2022-002
Other
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYOTHER MATTERS

Internal control processes over financial reporting did not ensure that all transactions were properly recorded. Criteria: The HUD Handbook 4370.2, Chapter 2 requires the books and accounts to be complete and accurate. Additionally, 2 CFR Part 200 Section 200.302 Financial Management states that the financial management system of each non-federal entity must provide accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award in accordance with the reporting requirements. Additionally, 2 CFR Part 200 Section 200.303(a), Internal Controls, requires that non-federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD and Uniform Guidance regulations. Cause: Management oversight. Context: A review of journal entries made during the year revealed journal entries made in the incorrect period and erroneous journal entries. Additionally, the review process of the Corporation's financial information did not discover these errors. Recommendation: We recommend management review/enhance its accounting and internal control procedures to ensure that all key accounts are reconciled and reviewed with supporting evidence of such review. Questioned Costs: N/A Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees with the finding and will review the accounting and financial procedures, system of internal controls and policies.

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Finding 2022-002: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Statement of Condition: Internal control processes over financial reporting did not ensure that all transactions were properly recorded. Criteria: The HUD Handbook 4370.2, Chapter 2 requires the books and accounts to be complete and accurate. Additionally, 2 CFR Part 200 Section 200.302 Financial Management states that the financial management system of each non-federal entity must provide accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of each Federal award in accordance with the reporting requirements. Additionally, 2 CFR Part 200 Section 200.303(a), Internal Controls, requires that non-federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD and Uniform Guidance regulations. Cause: Management oversight. Context: A review of journal entries made during the year revealed journal entries made in the incorrect period and erroneous journal entries. Additionally, the review process of the Corporation's financial information did not discover these errors. Recommendation: We recommend management review/enhance its accounting and internal control procedures to ensure that all key accounts are reconciled and reviewed with supporting evidence of such review. Questioned Costs: N/A Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees with the finding and will review the accounting and financial procedures, system of internal controls and policies.

Corrective Action Plan

Koinonia, Inc. Lenoir, North Carolina CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN June 26, 2023 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charles Bennett Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Koinonia, Inc. respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended December 31, 2022. Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P. 1501 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 300 Post Office Box 19608 Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-9608 The findings from the year ended December 31, 2022 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDING - Financial Statement Audit and Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2022-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Additionally, we recommend the related entity reimburse the operating cash of the Project $2,000 for the accounting fees paid. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the Project funds were used for expenses of another entity. Management will ensure the related entity reimburses the operating cash of the Project $2,000 for the accounting fees paid and ensure that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Finding 2022-002: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend management review/enhance its accounting and internal control procedures to ensure that all key accounts are reconciled and reviewed with supporting evidence of such review. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2022-002 and the recommendation described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will review the accounting and financial procedures, system of internal controls and policies. FINDING - Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2022-003: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that the Project continuously monitor cash balances to ensure that funds are always covered by FDIC insurance limits, collateral agreements are obtained, or funds are invested in government securities. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the Project funds were in excess of FDIC insured limits and will transfer funds to provide adequate FDIC insurance coverage for all cash accounts. If HUD has questions regarding this corrective action plan, please call 828-758-2617. Sincerely yours, Chassidy Triplett Project Administrator Koinonia, Inc.

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2022-003
Special Tests & Provisions
OTHER MATTERS

At December 31, 2022, the Project had $20,273 of funds maintained in an institution that were in excess of FDIC insured limits. Criteria: The HUD Handbook 4370.2, Chapter 2, requires that the cash accounts of the Project be deposited in a bank or banks whose deposits are federally insured. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD regulations. Cause: Management did not transfer funds to separate financial institutions in a timely manner to provide for continuous FDIC insurance coverage. Context: A test was performed to compare the total funds held at each institution to the $250,000 federally insured limit. At December 31, 2022, the total funds held at one bank was $270,273, which was $20,273 in excess of the $250,000 federally insured limit. Recommendation: We recommend that the Project continuously monitor cash balances to ensure that funds are always covered by FDIC insurance limits, collateral agreements are obtained, or funds are invested in government securities. Questioned Costs: N/A Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management acknowledges the Project funds were in excess of FDIC insured limits and will transfer funds to provide adequate FDIC insurance coverage for all cash accounts.

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Finding 2022-003: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Statement of Condition: At December 31, 2022, the Project had $20,273 of funds maintained in an institution that were in excess of FDIC insured limits. Criteria: The HUD Handbook 4370.2, Chapter 2, requires that the cash accounts of the Project be deposited in a bank or banks whose deposits are federally insured. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD regulations. Cause: Management did not transfer funds to separate financial institutions in a timely manner to provide for continuous FDIC insurance coverage. Context: A test was performed to compare the total funds held at each institution to the $250,000 federally insured limit. At December 31, 2022, the total funds held at one bank was $270,273, which was $20,273 in excess of the $250,000 federally insured limit. Recommendation: We recommend that the Project continuously monitor cash balances to ensure that funds are always covered by FDIC insurance limits, collateral agreements are obtained, or funds are invested in government securities. Questioned Costs: N/A Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management acknowledges the Project funds were in excess of FDIC insured limits and will transfer funds to provide adequate FDIC insurance coverage for all cash accounts.

Corrective Action Plan

Koinonia, Inc. Lenoir, North Carolina CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN June 26, 2023 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charles Bennett Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Koinonia, Inc. respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended December 31, 2022. Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P. 1501 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 300 Post Office Box 19608 Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-9608 The findings from the year ended December 31, 2022 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDING - Financial Statement Audit and Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2022-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Additionally, we recommend the related entity reimburse the operating cash of the Project $2,000 for the accounting fees paid. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the Project funds were used for expenses of another entity. Management will ensure the related entity reimburses the operating cash of the Project $2,000 for the accounting fees paid and ensure that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Finding 2022-002: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend management review/enhance its accounting and internal control procedures to ensure that all key accounts are reconciled and reviewed with supporting evidence of such review. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2022-002 and the recommendation described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will review the accounting and financial procedures, system of internal controls and policies. FINDING - Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2022-003: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that the Project continuously monitor cash balances to ensure that funds are always covered by FDIC insurance limits, collateral agreements are obtained, or funds are invested in government securities. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the Project funds were in excess of FDIC insured limits and will transfer funds to provide adequate FDIC insurance coverage for all cash accounts. If HUD has questions regarding this corrective action plan, please call 828-758-2617. Sincerely yours, Chassidy Triplett Project Administrator Koinonia, Inc.

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FY 2021-12-31

GOING CONCERNMATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE DISCLOSEDLOW-RISK AUDITEE$3,146,636 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on August 24, 2022 — management decision was due February 24, 2023.

2021-001
Activities Allowed or Unallowed
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYQUESTIONED COSTSOTHER MATTERS

During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Project paid expenses of a related entity for accounting fees of $4,000. Criteria: Per Section 9 g. of the Regulatory Agreement, Project funds can only be used for reasonable operating expenses of the Project. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD regulations. Cause: The use of the Project account by a related entity. Context: A test was performed to review for reasonableness of related party transactions. Recommendation: We recommend that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Additionally, we recommend the related entity reimburse the operating cash of the Project $4,000 for the accounting fees paid. Questioned Costs: $4,000. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management acknowledges the Project funds were used for expenses of another entity. Management will ensure the related entity reimburses the operating cash of the Project $4,000 for the accounting fees paid and ensure that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project.

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Finding 2021-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Statement of Condition: During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Project paid expenses of a related entity for accounting fees of $4,000. Criteria: Per Section 9 g. of the Regulatory Agreement, Project funds can only be used for reasonable operating expenses of the Project. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD regulations. Cause: The use of the Project account by a related entity. Context: A test was performed to review for reasonableness of related party transactions. Recommendation: We recommend that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Additionally, we recommend the related entity reimburse the operating cash of the Project $4,000 for the accounting fees paid. Questioned Costs: $4,000. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management acknowledges the Project funds were used for expenses of another entity. Management will ensure the related entity reimburses the operating cash of the Project $4,000 for the accounting fees paid and ensure that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project.

Corrective Action Plan

Koinonia, Inc. Lenoir, North Carolina CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charles Bennett Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Koinonia, Inc. respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended December 31, 2021. Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P. 1501 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 300 Post Office Box 19608 Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-9608 The findings from the year ended December 31, 2021 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDING - Financial Statement Audit and Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2021-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Additionally, we recommend the related entity reimburse the operating cash of the Project $4,000 for the accounting fees paid. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the Project funds were used for expenses of another entity. Management will ensure the related entity reimburses the operating cash of the Project $4,000 for the accounting fees paid and ensure that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. FINDING - Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2021-002: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that the Project continuously monitor cash balances to ensure that funds are always covered by FDIC insurance limits, collateral agreements are obtained, or funds are invested in government securities. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the Project funds were in excess of FDIC insured limits and will transfer funds to provide adequate FDIC insurance coverage for all cash accounts. If HUD has questions regarding this corrective action plan, please call 828-758-2617. Sincerely yours, Chassidy Triplett Project Administrator Koinonia, Inc.

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2021-002
Special Tests & Provisions
OTHER MATTERS

At December 31, 2021, the Project had $19,075 of funds maintained in an institution that were in excess of FDIC insured limits. Criteria: The HUD Handbook 4370.2, Chapter 2, requires that the cash accounts of the Project be deposited in a bank or banks whose deposits are federally insured. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD regulations. Cause: Management did not transfer funds to separate financial institutions in a timely manner to provide for continuous FDIC insurance coverage. Context: A test was performed to compare the total funds held at each institution to the $250,000 federally insured limit. At December 31, 2021, the total funds held at one bank was $269,075, which was $19,075 in excess of the $250,000 federally insured limit. Recommendation: We recommend that the Project continuously monitor cash balances to ensure that funds are always covered by FDIC insurance limits, collateral agreements are obtained, or funds are invested in government securities. Questioned Costs: N/A Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management acknowledges the Project funds were in excess of FDIC insured limits and will transfer funds to provide adequate FDIC insurance coverage for all cash accounts.

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Finding 2021-002: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Statement of Condition: At December 31, 2021, the Project had $19,075 of funds maintained in an institution that were in excess of FDIC insured limits. Criteria: The HUD Handbook 4370.2, Chapter 2, requires that the cash accounts of the Project be deposited in a bank or banks whose deposits are federally insured. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD regulations. Cause: Management did not transfer funds to separate financial institutions in a timely manner to provide for continuous FDIC insurance coverage. Context: A test was performed to compare the total funds held at each institution to the $250,000 federally insured limit. At December 31, 2021, the total funds held at one bank was $269,075, which was $19,075 in excess of the $250,000 federally insured limit. Recommendation: We recommend that the Project continuously monitor cash balances to ensure that funds are always covered by FDIC insurance limits, collateral agreements are obtained, or funds are invested in government securities. Questioned Costs: N/A Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management acknowledges the Project funds were in excess of FDIC insured limits and will transfer funds to provide adequate FDIC insurance coverage for all cash accounts.

Corrective Action Plan

Koinonia, Inc. Lenoir, North Carolina CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charles Bennett Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Koinonia, Inc. respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended December 31, 2021. Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P. 1501 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 300 Post Office Box 19608 Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-9608 The findings from the year ended December 31, 2021 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDING - Financial Statement Audit and Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2021-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Additionally, we recommend the related entity reimburse the operating cash of the Project $4,000 for the accounting fees paid. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the Project funds were used for expenses of another entity. Management will ensure the related entity reimburses the operating cash of the Project $4,000 for the accounting fees paid and ensure that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. FINDING - Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2021-002: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that the Project continuously monitor cash balances to ensure that funds are always covered by FDIC insurance limits, collateral agreements are obtained, or funds are invested in government securities. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the Project funds were in excess of FDIC insured limits and will transfer funds to provide adequate FDIC insurance coverage for all cash accounts. If HUD has questions regarding this corrective action plan, please call 828-758-2617. Sincerely yours, Chassidy Triplett Project Administrator Koinonia, Inc.

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FY 2020-12-31

$3,212,633 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on July 5, 2021 — management decision was due January 5, 2022.

FY 2019-12-31

$3,261,406 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on July 20, 2020 — management decision was due January 20, 2021.

FY 2018-12-31

$3,305,376 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on April 28, 2019 — management decision was due October 28, 2019.

2018-001
Other
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2017-001

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FY 2017-12-31

$3,338,150 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on September 27, 2018 — management decision was due March 27, 2019.

2017-001
Other
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2016-001OTHER MATTERS

GSA_MIGRATION

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FY 2016-12-31

$3,325,607 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on June 15, 2017 — management decision was due December 15, 2017.

2016-001
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT OF 2015-001OTHER MATTERS

GSA_MIGRATION

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