Audit 302882

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$1.72M
Findings
2
Programs
3
Organization: Westhaven, INC (OH)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-04-08

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
392591 2023-001 - - N
969033 2023-001 - - N

Contacts

Name Title Type
QLV8WHDCLJ33 Jill Kolb Auditee
6144512151 Kelly Perlman Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of the Corporation and is presented on the same basis of accounting as the financial statements. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (the "Uniform Guidance"). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

Finding Type - Immaterial noncompliance with major program requirements Title and Assistance Listing Number of Federal Program - 14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)) Finding Resolution Status - Resolved Information on Universe and Population Size - The population size was 13, which includes all tenant move outs that occurred during the audit period. Sample Size Information - A sample size of 2 was determined based on attribute sampling table. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number - N/A Not a repeat finding Criteria - HUD requires the Corporation to refund the security deposit to tenants within 30 days of the move out. Statement of Condition - The Corporation failed to refund the security deposit to a tenant within 30 days of their move out date. Cause - The Corporation failed to monitor the deposit refund requirements for the security deposits as specified by the regulatory agreement. Effect or Potential Effect - The tenant did not receive their security deposit refund until 38 days after their move out. Auditor Noncompliance Code - M Security Deposits Reporting Views of Responsible Officials - The Corporation agrees with the finding as reported. Context - During testing of move outs, one instance of security deposit noncompliance was noted. Recommendation - All security deposit refunds should be made within 30 days of the tenant move out. Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations - The Corporation should implement procedures to ensure the property refunds security deposits within 30 days of move out to remain in compliance with the regulatory agreement with HUD. Response Indicator - Agree Completion Date - December 19, 2023 Response - Management acknowledges noncompliance in the current fiscal year and has refunded the security deposit as of December 19, 2023.
Finding Type - Immaterial noncompliance with major program requirements Title and Assistance Listing Number of Federal Program - 14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)) Finding Resolution Status - Resolved Information on Universe and Population Size - The population size was 13, which includes all tenant move outs that occurred during the audit period. Sample Size Information - A sample size of 2 was determined based on attribute sampling table. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number - N/A Not a repeat finding Criteria - HUD requires the Corporation to refund the security deposit to tenants within 30 days of the move out. Statement of Condition - The Corporation failed to refund the security deposit to a tenant within 30 days of their move out date. Cause - The Corporation failed to monitor the deposit refund requirements for the security deposits as specified by the regulatory agreement. Effect or Potential Effect - The tenant did not receive their security deposit refund until 38 days after their move out. Auditor Noncompliance Code - M Security Deposits Reporting Views of Responsible Officials - The Corporation agrees with the finding as reported. Context - During testing of move outs, one instance of security deposit noncompliance was noted. Recommendation - All security deposit refunds should be made within 30 days of the tenant move out. Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations - The Corporation should implement procedures to ensure the property refunds security deposits within 30 days of move out to remain in compliance with the regulatory agreement with HUD. Response Indicator - Agree Completion Date - December 19, 2023 Response - Management acknowledges noncompliance in the current fiscal year and has refunded the security deposit as of December 19, 2023.