(1) Recipients must maintain accurate records and accounts for the project in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), including standards related to the reporting of infrastructure assets, or in accordance with the state standards in RCW 43.09.200 "Local government accounting—Uniform system of accounting."

(2) Accounting irregularities may result in a payment hold until irregularities are resolved. The director may require immediate repayment of misused loan funds.