| 1. Book Keeping |
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A monthly record of Assessment and Special
Assessments billings, charges, adjustments and payments
as received will be maintained with an effective accounting
system. |
| 2. Budget Preparation |
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One annual suggested operating budget will be prepared
for the Association setting forth an itemized statement
of anticipated receipts and disbursements based upon the
current schedule for Assessment and Special Assessments
and taking into account the general condition of the Association
and the Community. |
| 3. Collection
of Assessments |
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The proper receipt and processing of Assessment will
be conducted with an Advanced Remittance Processing system
that offers reduced errors. |
| 4. Financial Statements |
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A record of income, expenses, assets and liabilities will
be maintained utilizing the accrual method of accounting.
Financial statements will be provided once monthly and once
annually, and will include: Balance Sheet, Income &
Expense Statement, Delinquency Report, Cash Disbursement
Journal, Other Reports (As Requested). |
| 5. Invoice Processing
& Disbursement |
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A computerized payable system (“Online Invoice Authorization”)
which includes computer-printed Association checks will
be used to pay, as required, all financial obligations of
the Association. Additionally, all bills will be receive
and reviewed on a monthly basis, for services, work and
supplies ordered in connection with maintaining and operating
the Community |
| 6. Collection
of Special Assessments |
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The proper receipt and processing of Special Assessments
will be conducted with an Advanced Remittance Processing
system that offers reduced errors. |
| 7. Coupon Books |
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One Coupon Book per Unit per year will be prepared and
provided to every Member for payment of the Assessment. |
| 8. Delinquent
Collection & Processing |
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A delinquency procedure will be administered by charging
monthly late fees, preparing warning letters in the Association's
name consistent with the procedure, and answering questions
regarding accounts. The Association’s attorney will
be advised to take such action as necessary following the
delinquency procedure. |
| 9. Electronic
Payment |
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Individual Members will have their option of using Automatic
Payments or Online Payments for payment of the Assessment. |
| 10. Financial
Audits |
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One annual financial audit will be conducted submitting
the Association’s financial records to a Certified
Public Accountant (“CPA”), and making any necessary
adjustments to the Association’s financial records. |
| 11. Reserves Investment |
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The Association will have access to a Certificate of Deposit
Account Registry to safely take advantage of competitive
certificate of deposit return rates offered by national
FDIC insured banking institutions. Assistance will be provided
in completing necessary forms required by the banking institutions. |
| 12. Tax Preparation |
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Following the annual financial audit the Association’s
financial records will be returned to the CPA to facilitate
the Federal and State income tax returns. |