Audit 302860

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$2.32M
Findings
2
Programs
1
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-04-08

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
392587 2023-001 - - J
969029 2023-001 - - J

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $154,250 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
SFBCPKUCSN43 Darius Tuminas Auditee
9365216110 Nancy MacK Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in 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 reimbursements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Independence Place Apartments has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of Independence Place Apartments, HUD Project No. 114-HD039 and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in 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). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Independence Place Apartments, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of Independence Place Apartments.
Title: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in 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 reimbursements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Independence Place Apartments has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Expenditures reported in 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 reimbursements.
Title: INDIRECT COST RATE Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in 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 reimbursements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Independence Place Apartments has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Independence Place Apartments has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: SECTION 811 HUD CAPITAL ADVANCE Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in 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 reimbursements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Independence Place Apartments has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Project has received a loan under HUD's section 811 Capital Advance Program in 2010. The loan balance at the beginning of the year, amounting to $2,166,712, is included in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. The Project has received no additional funds during the year. The loan balance is reported as net assets with donor restrictions in the statement of financial position.

Finding Details

Findings reference number: 2023-001 Title and AL Number of Federal Program: Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities, AL 14.181 Type of finding: Compliance Resolution Status: In process Population size: N/A Sample size: N/A Repeat finding: No Criteria: Management fees and bookkeeping fees for the year ended December 31, 2023 were overpaid. Condition: Per the HUD approved Management Agent's Certification effective September 1, 2022, management fees are capped at $45 per unit per month with an additional $13 of add on fees allowed. Bookkeeping fee are capped at $10 per unit per month. Cause: Management oversight. Effect: Management miscalculated the additional fees for September to December 2022, and hence, fees were paid in excess of the cap by $60 and bookkeeping fees were paid in excess of the cap by $60. A receivable was recorded for the $120 of management and bookkeeping fees that were overpaid. Noncompliance code: J. Unauthorized management fees Questioned costs: $120 Reporting views of officials: Auditee agrees with the finding. Context: This was noted while performing audit procedures on management and bookkeeping fees during the audit. Recommendation: Management should ensure that management and bookkeeping fees are paid in accordance with HUD limits. Auditee's comments: Auditee agrees with the finding and will repay the overpayment. Auditors' summary of auditee's comments: They are in agreement. Completion date: 12/31/24 Response: Management plans to repay the overpayment as soon as possible.
Findings reference number: 2023-001 Title and AL Number of Federal Program: Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities, AL 14.181 Type of finding: Compliance Resolution Status: In process Population size: N/A Sample size: N/A Repeat finding: No Criteria: Management fees and bookkeeping fees for the year ended December 31, 2023 were overpaid. Condition: Per the HUD approved Management Agent's Certification effective September 1, 2022, management fees are capped at $45 per unit per month with an additional $13 of add on fees allowed. Bookkeeping fee are capped at $10 per unit per month. Cause: Management oversight. Effect: Management miscalculated the additional fees for September to December 2022, and hence, fees were paid in excess of the cap by $60 and bookkeeping fees were paid in excess of the cap by $60. A receivable was recorded for the $120 of management and bookkeeping fees that were overpaid. Noncompliance code: J. Unauthorized management fees Questioned costs: $120 Reporting views of officials: Auditee agrees with the finding. Context: This was noted while performing audit procedures on management and bookkeeping fees during the audit. Recommendation: Management should ensure that management and bookkeeping fees are paid in accordance with HUD limits. Auditee's comments: Auditee agrees with the finding and will repay the overpayment. Auditors' summary of auditee's comments: They are in agreement. Completion date: 12/31/24 Response: Management plans to repay the overpayment as soon as possible.