Audit 297297

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$18.93M
Findings
2
Programs
5
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-25

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
384215 2023-003 Significant Deficiency Yes E
960657 2023-003 Significant Deficiency Yes E

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $6.11M Yes 1
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $2.97M Yes 0
14.895 Jobs-Plus Pilot Initiative $329,048 - 0
14.870 Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators $187,114 - 0
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $90,775 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
NJN4M2H5APK7 Janet Sanderford Auditee
3183881500 Dale R. Rector Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual 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 Authority did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate. 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 June 30, 2023. 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.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual 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 Authority did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate. The Authority provided no federal awards to subrecipients during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
Title: DISCLOSURE OF OTHER FORMS OF ASSISTANCE Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual 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 Authority did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate. The Housing Authority of the Town of Monroe received no federal awards of non-monetary assistance that are required to be disclosed for the year ended June 30, 2023. The Housing Authority of the Town of Monroe had no loans, loan guarantees, or federally restricted endowment funds required to be disclosed for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. The Housing Authority of the Town of Monroe maintains the following limits of insurance as of June 30, 2023: Property $ 142,007,729 Liability $ 10,000,000 Commercial Auto $ 1,000,000 Worker Compensation Regulatory Public Officials Liability $ 1,000,000 Fidelity Bond $ 200,000 Settled claims have not exceeded the above commercial insurance coverage limits over the past three years.

Finding Details

Finding 2023-003 – Public Housing Tenant Files – Eligibility – Rent Calculations Noncompliance & Significant Deficiency Public Housing Program – ALN 14.850, Grant Year 2022 & 2023 Condition & cause: We reviewed seventy-five (75) Public Housing Tenant Files and noted seven (7) files not in compliance, or 9.3%. We noted the following discrepancies: • Two (2) files with no verification of income; • Two (2) files that relied on tenant declaration without documenting the reason for not obtaining third-party verification; and • Three (3) miscalculations of annual income. The income calculation and verification deficiencies were the result of employee errors and failure by the Agency to properly review and correct the errors. We were able to extrapolate the total potential misstatement and found it to be immaterial to the financial statements. However, due to the percentage of files not in compliance, we feel the Agency has a significant deficiency in this area. Criteria: The Code of Federal regulations, the Housing Authority Admissions and Occupancy Plan and specific HUD guidelines in documenting and maintaining Public Housing tenant files. Effect: Improper calculation and documentation of tenant income can result in misstatement of the financial statements, improper calculation of operating subsidy, and noncompliance with Federal provisions governing the Public Housing program. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency conduct a thorough tenant file audit of existing tenants to determine whether there are additional deficiencies. We also recommend that the Agency increase their quality control review to adequately monitor compliance with local and federal regulations as it pertains to the maintenance of the tenant files. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding: Yes Was sampling statistically valid? Yes
Finding 2023-003 – Public Housing Tenant Files – Eligibility – Rent Calculations Noncompliance & Significant Deficiency Public Housing Program – ALN 14.850, Grant Year 2022 & 2023 Condition & cause: We reviewed seventy-five (75) Public Housing Tenant Files and noted seven (7) files not in compliance, or 9.3%. We noted the following discrepancies: • Two (2) files with no verification of income; • Two (2) files that relied on tenant declaration without documenting the reason for not obtaining third-party verification; and • Three (3) miscalculations of annual income. The income calculation and verification deficiencies were the result of employee errors and failure by the Agency to properly review and correct the errors. We were able to extrapolate the total potential misstatement and found it to be immaterial to the financial statements. However, due to the percentage of files not in compliance, we feel the Agency has a significant deficiency in this area. Criteria: The Code of Federal regulations, the Housing Authority Admissions and Occupancy Plan and specific HUD guidelines in documenting and maintaining Public Housing tenant files. Effect: Improper calculation and documentation of tenant income can result in misstatement of the financial statements, improper calculation of operating subsidy, and noncompliance with Federal provisions governing the Public Housing program. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency conduct a thorough tenant file audit of existing tenants to determine whether there are additional deficiencies. We also recommend that the Agency increase their quality control review to adequately monitor compliance with local and federal regulations as it pertains to the maintenance of the tenant files. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding: Yes Was sampling statistically valid? Yes