Audit 19875

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$3.13M
Findings
4
Programs
2
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-06-25

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
23948 2022-001 Material Weakness - N
23949 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
600390 2022-001 Material Weakness - N
600391 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N

Contacts

Name Title Type
N1J4FLDAGJQ1 Fred Gibbs Auditee
9137091811 Brian Welch Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Loan/loan guarantee outstanding balances Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the GAAP basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. MORTGAGE INSURANCE FOR THE PURCHASE OR REFINANCING OF EXISTING MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS (14.155) - Balances outstanding at the end of the audit period were 2735441.
Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the GAAP basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Metro Towers, Inc. (the Organization) under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2022. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirement, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of operations of the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Organization.

Finding Details

S3800-010: Finding Reference Number 2022-001 (Material Weakness) S3800-011: Program Information Federal Program: Mortgage Insurance for Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Rental Housing (Section 207/223(F)) Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistance Listing #: 14.155 Pass-through Entity: None Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A Type of Compliance Finding: N ? Special Tests and Provisions S3800-015: Type of Finding Financial Statement and Federal Awards S3800-016: Finding Resolution Status Unresolved S3800-017: Information on Universe Population Size N/A S3800-018: Sample Size Information N/A S3800-019: Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number N/A S3800-020: Criteria The regulatory agreement requires that the Organization?s books and records are maintained in accordance with HUD guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles. S3800-030: Statement of Condition Several misstatements were identified by the auditor in the unaudited financial statements and accounts of the Organization. S3800-032: Cause The Organization lacks adequate internal controls to ensure that books and records are kept accurately and completely. S3800-033: Effect or Potential Effect The Organization was not in compliance with the regulatory agreement requirement to maintain accurate and complete books and accounts. S3800-035: Auditor Non-Compliance Code S ? Internal Control Deficiencies S3800-040: Questioned Costs None S3800-045: Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. S3800-050: Context On the general ledger, various accounts such as rent, vacancies, and escrow accounts did not tie to supporting documentation. The Organization did not record the prior year audit adjusting entries as well due to which the unadjusted net assets did not roll forward correctly from prior year. S3800-080: Recommendation The Auditor recommends the Organization follows their policies and procedures to ensure that accounting records are kept accurate and complete, and a responsible official should review and sign off on the monthly financial statements. S3800-090: Auditor?s Summary of the Auditee?s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations Auditee agreed with our recommendation. S3800-130: Response Indicator Agree S3800-140: Completion Date or Proposed Completion Date June 30, 2023 S3800-150: Response See Corrective Action Plan
S3800-010: Finding Reference Number 2022-002 (Significant Deficiency) S3800-011: Program Information Federal Program: Mortgage Insurance for Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Rental Housing (Section 207/223(F)) Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistance Listing #: 14.155 Pass-through Entity: None Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A Type of Compliance Finding: N ? Special Tests and Provisions S3800-015: Type of Finding Federal Awards S3800-016: Finding Resolution Status Unresolved S3800-017: Information on Universe Population Size N/A S3800-018: Sample Size Information N/A S3800-019: Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number N/A S3800-020: Criteria HUD Form-9250, Funds Authorizations, requires the Organization to deposit $1,842 into the replacement reserve account on a monthly basis. S3800-030: Statement of Condition During our audit of the Organization?s fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 federal award program, we noted the Organization failed to make the required monthly deposits into the reserve for replacement account for all twelve months. The Organization deposited monthly $1,796 as opposed to the approved $1,842. S3800-032: Cause The Organization deposited the prior required monthly amount into the reserve for replacement account. S3800-033: Effect or Potential Effect The Organization was not in compliance with the regulatory agreement to make required monthly deposits into the reserve for replacement account. S3800-035: Auditor Non-Compliance Code: N ? Reserve for replacements deposits S3800-040: Questioned Costs $868 S3800-045: Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. S3800-050: Context The Organization deposited $21,236 onto the reserve for replacement account during the year ended December 31, 2022. The Organization was required to deposit $22,104 for the year. Per Missouri Housing Development Commission (HUD?s designee), the Organization was required to increase the monthly deposit to the reserve for replacement account from $1,796 to $1,842 effective June 1, 2019. The $868 questioned costs only accounts for the current fiscal year underfunding. S3800-080: Recommendation The Organization should deposit the shortfall of $868 into the reserve for replacement account, as well as the shortfall for 2019, 2020, and 2021, as soon as possible and ensure the process is being followed to deposit and reconcile the reserve for replacement account on a monthly basis. S3800-090: Auditor?s Summary of the Auditee?s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations Auditee agreed with our recommendation. S3800-130: Response Indicator Agree S3800-140: Completion Date or Proposed Completion Date June 30, 2023 S3800-150: Response See Corrective Action Plan
S3800-010: Finding Reference Number 2022-001 (Material Weakness) S3800-011: Program Information Federal Program: Mortgage Insurance for Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Rental Housing (Section 207/223(F)) Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistance Listing #: 14.155 Pass-through Entity: None Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A Type of Compliance Finding: N ? Special Tests and Provisions S3800-015: Type of Finding Financial Statement and Federal Awards S3800-016: Finding Resolution Status Unresolved S3800-017: Information on Universe Population Size N/A S3800-018: Sample Size Information N/A S3800-019: Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number N/A S3800-020: Criteria The regulatory agreement requires that the Organization?s books and records are maintained in accordance with HUD guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles. S3800-030: Statement of Condition Several misstatements were identified by the auditor in the unaudited financial statements and accounts of the Organization. S3800-032: Cause The Organization lacks adequate internal controls to ensure that books and records are kept accurately and completely. S3800-033: Effect or Potential Effect The Organization was not in compliance with the regulatory agreement requirement to maintain accurate and complete books and accounts. S3800-035: Auditor Non-Compliance Code S ? Internal Control Deficiencies S3800-040: Questioned Costs None S3800-045: Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. S3800-050: Context On the general ledger, various accounts such as rent, vacancies, and escrow accounts did not tie to supporting documentation. The Organization did not record the prior year audit adjusting entries as well due to which the unadjusted net assets did not roll forward correctly from prior year. S3800-080: Recommendation The Auditor recommends the Organization follows their policies and procedures to ensure that accounting records are kept accurate and complete, and a responsible official should review and sign off on the monthly financial statements. S3800-090: Auditor?s Summary of the Auditee?s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations Auditee agreed with our recommendation. S3800-130: Response Indicator Agree S3800-140: Completion Date or Proposed Completion Date June 30, 2023 S3800-150: Response See Corrective Action Plan
S3800-010: Finding Reference Number 2022-002 (Significant Deficiency) S3800-011: Program Information Federal Program: Mortgage Insurance for Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Rental Housing (Section 207/223(F)) Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistance Listing #: 14.155 Pass-through Entity: None Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A Type of Compliance Finding: N ? Special Tests and Provisions S3800-015: Type of Finding Federal Awards S3800-016: Finding Resolution Status Unresolved S3800-017: Information on Universe Population Size N/A S3800-018: Sample Size Information N/A S3800-019: Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number N/A S3800-020: Criteria HUD Form-9250, Funds Authorizations, requires the Organization to deposit $1,842 into the replacement reserve account on a monthly basis. S3800-030: Statement of Condition During our audit of the Organization?s fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 federal award program, we noted the Organization failed to make the required monthly deposits into the reserve for replacement account for all twelve months. The Organization deposited monthly $1,796 as opposed to the approved $1,842. S3800-032: Cause The Organization deposited the prior required monthly amount into the reserve for replacement account. S3800-033: Effect or Potential Effect The Organization was not in compliance with the regulatory agreement to make required monthly deposits into the reserve for replacement account. S3800-035: Auditor Non-Compliance Code: N ? Reserve for replacements deposits S3800-040: Questioned Costs $868 S3800-045: Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. S3800-050: Context The Organization deposited $21,236 onto the reserve for replacement account during the year ended December 31, 2022. The Organization was required to deposit $22,104 for the year. Per Missouri Housing Development Commission (HUD?s designee), the Organization was required to increase the monthly deposit to the reserve for replacement account from $1,796 to $1,842 effective June 1, 2019. The $868 questioned costs only accounts for the current fiscal year underfunding. S3800-080: Recommendation The Organization should deposit the shortfall of $868 into the reserve for replacement account, as well as the shortfall for 2019, 2020, and 2021, as soon as possible and ensure the process is being followed to deposit and reconcile the reserve for replacement account on a monthly basis. S3800-090: Auditor?s Summary of the Auditee?s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations Auditee agreed with our recommendation. S3800-130: Response Indicator Agree S3800-140: Completion Date or Proposed Completion Date June 30, 2023 S3800-150: Response See Corrective Action Plan