Audit 295386

FY End
2022-03-31
Total Expended
$1.61M
Findings
14
Programs
3
Organization: Housing Authority of Crisfield (MD)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2024-03-15
Auditor: Sb & Company LLC

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
380607 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
380608 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
380609 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
380610 2022-002 - Yes P
380611 2022-002 - Yes P
380612 2022-002 - Yes P
380613 2022-003 - Yes P
957049 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
957050 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
957051 2022-001 Material Weakness Yes L
957052 2022-002 - Yes P
957053 2022-002 - Yes P
957054 2022-002 - Yes P
957055 2022-003 - Yes P

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $1.11M Yes 3
14.872 Capital Fund Program $317,971 - 2
14.850 Covid 19 - Public and Indian Housing $176,527 - 2

Contacts

Name Title Type
TWMLJCQAMKW7 Don Bibb Auditee
4108225358 Christopher Lehman Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: All Federal grant operations of the Authority are included in the scope of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (the Single Audit). The Single Audit was performed in accordance with the provisions of the OMB Compliance Supplement (the Compliance Supplement). Compliance testing of all requirements, as described in the Compliance Supplement, was performed for the grant program noted below. We have evaluated the Federal financial assistance programs of the Authority for the year ended March 31, 2022, and have selected major programs for testing. Our actual coverage was 80%. The major program tested is listed below. Expenditures reported on the Schedule of expenditures of Federal awards are reported following, as applicable, the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Authority has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of Federal awards (the "Schedule") includes the Federal award activity of the Authority under programs of the Federal government for the year ended March 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 Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Authority, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Authority.

Finding Details

Criteria The Authority must maintain an adequate system of internal controls over financial reporting in order to initiate, authorize, record, process, and report financial data reliably in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition Financial information was not available timely to meet the reporting deadlines for the Data Collection Form and FDS submissions. Questioned Costs Unknown. Cause The Authority has not implemented the processes and controls over its finance function needed to prepare accurate and timely financial information that can be used for management decisions. Effect Accurate financial information was not available to make management decisions. Additionally, this resulted in a delay in completing the audit. Recommendation The Authority must implement processes and controls to ensure accurate interim and year-end financial statements. Adequate and accurate financial information is vital to make management decisions that impact the Authority. This information must be shared timely and discussed to make the necessary changes that are needed and to prepare the proper cash flow projections.
Criteria The Authority must maintain an adequate system of internal controls over financial reporting in order to initiate, authorize, record, process, and report financial data reliably in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition Financial information was not available timely to meet the reporting deadlines for the Data Collection Form and FDS submissions. Questioned Costs Unknown. Cause The Authority has not implemented the processes and controls over its finance function needed to prepare accurate and timely financial information that can be used for management decisions. Effect Accurate financial information was not available to make management decisions. Additionally, this resulted in a delay in completing the audit. Recommendation The Authority must implement processes and controls to ensure accurate interim and year-end financial statements. Adequate and accurate financial information is vital to make management decisions that impact the Authority. This information must be shared timely and discussed to make the necessary changes that are needed and to prepare the proper cash flow projections.
Criteria The Authority must maintain an adequate system of internal controls over financial reporting in order to initiate, authorize, record, process, and report financial data reliably in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition Financial information was not available timely to meet the reporting deadlines for the Data Collection Form and FDS submissions. Questioned Costs Unknown. Cause The Authority has not implemented the processes and controls over its finance function needed to prepare accurate and timely financial information that can be used for management decisions. Effect Accurate financial information was not available to make management decisions. Additionally, this resulted in a delay in completing the audit. Recommendation The Authority must implement processes and controls to ensure accurate interim and year-end financial statements. Adequate and accurate financial information is vital to make management decisions that impact the Authority. This information must be shared timely and discussed to make the necessary changes that are needed and to prepare the proper cash flow projections.
Criteria It is the auditee’s responsibility to ensure that the Data Collection Form and Financial Data Schedule (FDS) are submitted timely and accurately. The due date for the data collection form is the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the audit report or nine months after the Authority’s yearend, and the due date for the FDS submission is nine months after the Authority’s year-end. Condition The Data Collection Form for the year ended March 31, 2022, was due for submission to the Federal Audit Clearing House by December 31, 2022 (nine months after the Authority year-end) and was not submitted by that date. Additionally, the FDS submission for the year ended March 31, 2022 was due for submission to HUD by the deadline of December 31, 2022 and was not submitted by that date. Questioned Costs None. Cause The Authority has not implemented the processes and controls over its finance function needed to prepare accurate and timely financial information that can be used to complete the Data Collection Form and FDS. Effect Because of the late submission of the audit reports, the reporting package and FDS was not made available to users in a timely manner. Recommendation We recommended that the Authority develop procedures to ensure that future reporting packages and FDS reports are submitted by the respective deadlines.
Criteria It is the auditee’s responsibility to ensure that the Data Collection Form and Financial Data Schedule (FDS) are submitted timely and accurately. The due date for the data collection form is the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the audit report or nine months after the Authority’s yearend, and the due date for the FDS submission is nine months after the Authority’s year-end. Condition The Data Collection Form for the year ended March 31, 2022, was due for submission to the Federal Audit Clearing House by December 31, 2022 (nine months after the Authority year-end) and was not submitted by that date. Additionally, the FDS submission for the year ended March 31, 2022 was due for submission to HUD by the deadline of December 31, 2022 and was not submitted by that date. Questioned Costs None. Cause The Authority has not implemented the processes and controls over its finance function needed to prepare accurate and timely financial information that can be used to complete the Data Collection Form and FDS. Effect Because of the late submission of the audit reports, the reporting package and FDS was not made available to users in a timely manner. Recommendation We recommended that the Authority develop procedures to ensure that future reporting packages and FDS reports are submitted by the respective deadlines.
Criteria It is the auditee’s responsibility to ensure that the Data Collection Form and Financial Data Schedule (FDS) are submitted timely and accurately. The due date for the data collection form is the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the audit report or nine months after the Authority’s yearend, and the due date for the FDS submission is nine months after the Authority’s year-end. Condition The Data Collection Form for the year ended March 31, 2022, was due for submission to the Federal Audit Clearing House by December 31, 2022 (nine months after the Authority year-end) and was not submitted by that date. Additionally, the FDS submission for the year ended March 31, 2022 was due for submission to HUD by the deadline of December 31, 2022 and was not submitted by that date. Questioned Costs None. Cause The Authority has not implemented the processes and controls over its finance function needed to prepare accurate and timely financial information that can be used to complete the Data Collection Form and FDS. Effect Because of the late submission of the audit reports, the reporting package and FDS was not made available to users in a timely manner. Recommendation We recommended that the Authority develop procedures to ensure that future reporting packages and FDS reports are submitted by the respective deadlines.
Criteria Public Housing Authorities are required to enter into depository agreements with their financial institutions using the HUD-519999 or a form required by HDU in the ACC. The agreements serve as safeguards for Federal funds a provide third-party rights to HUD. Condition The Authority could not provide depositor agreements with financial institutions holding Federal funds for the Authority. Questioned Costs None. Cause The Authority does not have depositor agreements with financial institutions holding Federal funds for the Authority. Effect The Authority should enter into depository agreements with all financial institutions holding Federal funds for the Authority. Recommendation The Authority should enter into depository agreements with all financial institutions holding Federal funds for the Authority.
Criteria The Authority must maintain an adequate system of internal controls over financial reporting in order to initiate, authorize, record, process, and report financial data reliably in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition Financial information was not available timely to meet the reporting deadlines for the Data Collection Form and FDS submissions. Questioned Costs Unknown. Cause The Authority has not implemented the processes and controls over its finance function needed to prepare accurate and timely financial information that can be used for management decisions. Effect Accurate financial information was not available to make management decisions. Additionally, this resulted in a delay in completing the audit. Recommendation The Authority must implement processes and controls to ensure accurate interim and year-end financial statements. Adequate and accurate financial information is vital to make management decisions that impact the Authority. This information must be shared timely and discussed to make the necessary changes that are needed and to prepare the proper cash flow projections.
Criteria The Authority must maintain an adequate system of internal controls over financial reporting in order to initiate, authorize, record, process, and report financial data reliably in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition Financial information was not available timely to meet the reporting deadlines for the Data Collection Form and FDS submissions. Questioned Costs Unknown. Cause The Authority has not implemented the processes and controls over its finance function needed to prepare accurate and timely financial information that can be used for management decisions. Effect Accurate financial information was not available to make management decisions. Additionally, this resulted in a delay in completing the audit. Recommendation The Authority must implement processes and controls to ensure accurate interim and year-end financial statements. Adequate and accurate financial information is vital to make management decisions that impact the Authority. This information must be shared timely and discussed to make the necessary changes that are needed and to prepare the proper cash flow projections.
Criteria The Authority must maintain an adequate system of internal controls over financial reporting in order to initiate, authorize, record, process, and report financial data reliably in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition Financial information was not available timely to meet the reporting deadlines for the Data Collection Form and FDS submissions. Questioned Costs Unknown. Cause The Authority has not implemented the processes and controls over its finance function needed to prepare accurate and timely financial information that can be used for management decisions. Effect Accurate financial information was not available to make management decisions. Additionally, this resulted in a delay in completing the audit. Recommendation The Authority must implement processes and controls to ensure accurate interim and year-end financial statements. Adequate and accurate financial information is vital to make management decisions that impact the Authority. This information must be shared timely and discussed to make the necessary changes that are needed and to prepare the proper cash flow projections.
Criteria It is the auditee’s responsibility to ensure that the Data Collection Form and Financial Data Schedule (FDS) are submitted timely and accurately. The due date for the data collection form is the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the audit report or nine months after the Authority’s yearend, and the due date for the FDS submission is nine months after the Authority’s year-end. Condition The Data Collection Form for the year ended March 31, 2022, was due for submission to the Federal Audit Clearing House by December 31, 2022 (nine months after the Authority year-end) and was not submitted by that date. Additionally, the FDS submission for the year ended March 31, 2022 was due for submission to HUD by the deadline of December 31, 2022 and was not submitted by that date. Questioned Costs None. Cause The Authority has not implemented the processes and controls over its finance function needed to prepare accurate and timely financial information that can be used to complete the Data Collection Form and FDS. Effect Because of the late submission of the audit reports, the reporting package and FDS was not made available to users in a timely manner. Recommendation We recommended that the Authority develop procedures to ensure that future reporting packages and FDS reports are submitted by the respective deadlines.
Criteria It is the auditee’s responsibility to ensure that the Data Collection Form and Financial Data Schedule (FDS) are submitted timely and accurately. The due date for the data collection form is the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the audit report or nine months after the Authority’s yearend, and the due date for the FDS submission is nine months after the Authority’s year-end. Condition The Data Collection Form for the year ended March 31, 2022, was due for submission to the Federal Audit Clearing House by December 31, 2022 (nine months after the Authority year-end) and was not submitted by that date. Additionally, the FDS submission for the year ended March 31, 2022 was due for submission to HUD by the deadline of December 31, 2022 and was not submitted by that date. Questioned Costs None. Cause The Authority has not implemented the processes and controls over its finance function needed to prepare accurate and timely financial information that can be used to complete the Data Collection Form and FDS. Effect Because of the late submission of the audit reports, the reporting package and FDS was not made available to users in a timely manner. Recommendation We recommended that the Authority develop procedures to ensure that future reporting packages and FDS reports are submitted by the respective deadlines.
Criteria It is the auditee’s responsibility to ensure that the Data Collection Form and Financial Data Schedule (FDS) are submitted timely and accurately. The due date for the data collection form is the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the audit report or nine months after the Authority’s yearend, and the due date for the FDS submission is nine months after the Authority’s year-end. Condition The Data Collection Form for the year ended March 31, 2022, was due for submission to the Federal Audit Clearing House by December 31, 2022 (nine months after the Authority year-end) and was not submitted by that date. Additionally, the FDS submission for the year ended March 31, 2022 was due for submission to HUD by the deadline of December 31, 2022 and was not submitted by that date. Questioned Costs None. Cause The Authority has not implemented the processes and controls over its finance function needed to prepare accurate and timely financial information that can be used to complete the Data Collection Form and FDS. Effect Because of the late submission of the audit reports, the reporting package and FDS was not made available to users in a timely manner. Recommendation We recommended that the Authority develop procedures to ensure that future reporting packages and FDS reports are submitted by the respective deadlines.
Criteria Public Housing Authorities are required to enter into depository agreements with their financial institutions using the HUD-519999 or a form required by HDU in the ACC. The agreements serve as safeguards for Federal funds a provide third-party rights to HUD. Condition The Authority could not provide depositor agreements with financial institutions holding Federal funds for the Authority. Questioned Costs None. Cause The Authority does not have depositor agreements with financial institutions holding Federal funds for the Authority. Effect The Authority should enter into depository agreements with all financial institutions holding Federal funds for the Authority. Recommendation The Authority should enter into depository agreements with all financial institutions holding Federal funds for the Authority.