Audit 11635

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$3.06M
Findings
8
Programs
1
Organization: Amsterdam Housing I, INC (NY)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-01-16

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
8595 2023-002 - - N
8596 2023-003 - - N
8597 2023-002 - - N
8598 2023-003 - - N
585037 2023-002 - - N
585038 2023-003 - - N
585039 2023-002 - - N
585040 2023-003 - - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $54,428 Yes 2

Contacts

Name Title Type
P4MRY9CLGNW3 Hai-Ping Fu Auditee
8454521424 Robert Williams, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Capital Advance Accounting Policies: The information is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information is this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Indirect costs are included in the reported expenditures to the extent such costs are included in the federal financial reports used as the source for the data presented. The Company does not use the 10% de minimis election. The amount reported for Assistance Listing Number 14.157 in expenditures relate to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Section 202 Capital Advance Program. The ending balance of the capital advance is $3,008,324 at June 30, 2023.

Finding Details

Condition - The reserve for replacements account was not maintained by management and is underfunded by $134,290 at June 30, 2023. Criteria - As part of Special Tests and Provisions related to Assistance Listing Number 14.157-Supportive Housing for the Elderly, the Company is required to maintain a reserve for replacements account and deposit $1,031 into the account on a monthly basis. Effect - The Company was not in compliance with the above HUD regulations. Cause - The reserve for replacements account was closed during the management agent transfer process and a new account was not opened and was not adequately funded by the new management agent during the year. Recommendation - We recommend that a reserve for replacements account be opened and the delinquent deposits totaling $134,290 at June 30, 2023 be deposited into the reserve for replacements account as soon as possible. Management’s Reply - (a) Comments on the finding and recommendation: Management agrees with the finding. Management also agrees with the recommendation, please see below for action taken. (b) Action taken: Management opened a reserve for replacements account on October 17, 2023 and have deposited the underfunded amount of $134,290.
Condition - The residual receipts account was not maintained by management and is underfunded by $29,285 at June 30, 2023. Criteria - As part of Special Tests and Provisions related to Assistance Listing Number 14.157 - Supportive Housing for the Elderly, non-profit owners and owners of limited distribution projects shall establish a residual receipts account and make required deposits into the account within 90 days after the close of the fiscal year. Effect - The Company was not in compliance with the above HUD regulations. Cause - The residual receipts account was closed during the management agent transfer process and a new account was not opened resulting in the prior year ending balance of $9,288 and prior year surplus cash of $19,997 totaling $29,285 not being deposited into the account. Recommendation - We recommend that a residual receipts account be opened and the delinquent deposit totaling $29,285 at June 30, 2023 be deposited into the residual receipts account as soon as possible. Management's Reply - (a) Comments on the finding and recommendation: Management agrees with the finding. Management also agrees with the recommendation, please see below for action taken. (b) Action taken: Management opened a residual receipts account on October 17, 2023 and have deposited the prior year balance at June 30, 2022 of $9,288. The prior year surplus cash amount of $19,997 will be deposited in the residual receipts account by January 5, 2024.
Condition - The reserve for replacements account was not maintained by management and is underfunded by $134,290 at June 30, 2023. Criteria - As part of Special Tests and Provisions related to Assistance Listing Number 14.157-Supportive Housing for the Elderly, the Company is required to maintain a reserve for replacements account and deposit $1,031 into the account on a monthly basis. Effect - The Company was not in compliance with the above HUD regulations. Cause - The reserve for replacements account was closed during the management agent transfer process and a new account was not opened and was not adequately funded by the new management agent during the year. Recommendation - We recommend that a reserve for replacements account be opened and the delinquent deposits totaling $134,290 at June 30, 2023 be deposited into the reserve for replacements account as soon as possible. Management’s Reply - (a) Comments on the finding and recommendation: Management agrees with the finding. Management also agrees with the recommendation, please see below for action taken. (b) Action taken: Management opened a reserve for replacements account on October 17, 2023 and have deposited the underfunded amount of $134,290.
Condition - The residual receipts account was not maintained by management and is underfunded by $29,285 at June 30, 2023. Criteria - As part of Special Tests and Provisions related to Assistance Listing Number 14.157 - Supportive Housing for the Elderly, non-profit owners and owners of limited distribution projects shall establish a residual receipts account and make required deposits into the account within 90 days after the close of the fiscal year. Effect - The Company was not in compliance with the above HUD regulations. Cause - The residual receipts account was closed during the management agent transfer process and a new account was not opened resulting in the prior year ending balance of $9,288 and prior year surplus cash of $19,997 totaling $29,285 not being deposited into the account. Recommendation - We recommend that a residual receipts account be opened and the delinquent deposit totaling $29,285 at June 30, 2023 be deposited into the residual receipts account as soon as possible. Management's Reply - (a) Comments on the finding and recommendation: Management agrees with the finding. Management also agrees with the recommendation, please see below for action taken. (b) Action taken: Management opened a residual receipts account on October 17, 2023 and have deposited the prior year balance at June 30, 2022 of $9,288. The prior year surplus cash amount of $19,997 will be deposited in the residual receipts account by January 5, 2024.
Condition - The reserve for replacements account was not maintained by management and is underfunded by $134,290 at June 30, 2023. Criteria - As part of Special Tests and Provisions related to Assistance Listing Number 14.157-Supportive Housing for the Elderly, the Company is required to maintain a reserve for replacements account and deposit $1,031 into the account on a monthly basis. Effect - The Company was not in compliance with the above HUD regulations. Cause - The reserve for replacements account was closed during the management agent transfer process and a new account was not opened and was not adequately funded by the new management agent during the year. Recommendation - We recommend that a reserve for replacements account be opened and the delinquent deposits totaling $134,290 at June 30, 2023 be deposited into the reserve for replacements account as soon as possible. Management’s Reply - (a) Comments on the finding and recommendation: Management agrees with the finding. Management also agrees with the recommendation, please see below for action taken. (b) Action taken: Management opened a reserve for replacements account on October 17, 2023 and have deposited the underfunded amount of $134,290.
Condition - The residual receipts account was not maintained by management and is underfunded by $29,285 at June 30, 2023. Criteria - As part of Special Tests and Provisions related to Assistance Listing Number 14.157 - Supportive Housing for the Elderly, non-profit owners and owners of limited distribution projects shall establish a residual receipts account and make required deposits into the account within 90 days after the close of the fiscal year. Effect - The Company was not in compliance with the above HUD regulations. Cause - The residual receipts account was closed during the management agent transfer process and a new account was not opened resulting in the prior year ending balance of $9,288 and prior year surplus cash of $19,997 totaling $29,285 not being deposited into the account. Recommendation - We recommend that a residual receipts account be opened and the delinquent deposit totaling $29,285 at June 30, 2023 be deposited into the residual receipts account as soon as possible. Management's Reply - (a) Comments on the finding and recommendation: Management agrees with the finding. Management also agrees with the recommendation, please see below for action taken. (b) Action taken: Management opened a residual receipts account on October 17, 2023 and have deposited the prior year balance at June 30, 2022 of $9,288. The prior year surplus cash amount of $19,997 will be deposited in the residual receipts account by January 5, 2024.
Condition - The reserve for replacements account was not maintained by management and is underfunded by $134,290 at June 30, 2023. Criteria - As part of Special Tests and Provisions related to Assistance Listing Number 14.157-Supportive Housing for the Elderly, the Company is required to maintain a reserve for replacements account and deposit $1,031 into the account on a monthly basis. Effect - The Company was not in compliance with the above HUD regulations. Cause - The reserve for replacements account was closed during the management agent transfer process and a new account was not opened and was not adequately funded by the new management agent during the year. Recommendation - We recommend that a reserve for replacements account be opened and the delinquent deposits totaling $134,290 at June 30, 2023 be deposited into the reserve for replacements account as soon as possible. Management’s Reply - (a) Comments on the finding and recommendation: Management agrees with the finding. Management also agrees with the recommendation, please see below for action taken. (b) Action taken: Management opened a reserve for replacements account on October 17, 2023 and have deposited the underfunded amount of $134,290.
Condition - The residual receipts account was not maintained by management and is underfunded by $29,285 at June 30, 2023. Criteria - As part of Special Tests and Provisions related to Assistance Listing Number 14.157 - Supportive Housing for the Elderly, non-profit owners and owners of limited distribution projects shall establish a residual receipts account and make required deposits into the account within 90 days after the close of the fiscal year. Effect - The Company was not in compliance with the above HUD regulations. Cause - The residual receipts account was closed during the management agent transfer process and a new account was not opened resulting in the prior year ending balance of $9,288 and prior year surplus cash of $19,997 totaling $29,285 not being deposited into the account. Recommendation - We recommend that a residual receipts account be opened and the delinquent deposit totaling $29,285 at June 30, 2023 be deposited into the residual receipts account as soon as possible. Management's Reply - (a) Comments on the finding and recommendation: Management agrees with the finding. Management also agrees with the recommendation, please see below for action taken. (b) Action taken: Management opened a residual receipts account on October 17, 2023 and have deposited the prior year balance at June 30, 2022 of $9,288. The prior year surplus cash amount of $19,997 will be deposited in the residual receipts account by January 5, 2024.