Audit 307115

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$3.07M
Findings
8
Programs
2
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-05-23

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
398419 2023-001 Material Weakness - N
398420 2023-002 Material Weakness - N
398421 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - N
398422 2023-004 Material Weakness - N
974861 2023-001 Material Weakness - N
974862 2023-002 Material Weakness - N
974863 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - N
974864 2023-004 Material Weakness - N

Contacts

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

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 Organization did not elect to use the 10% De Minimis Indirect 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, 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 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.
Title: BALANCE OF OUTSTANDING LOAN 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 Organization did not elect to use the 10% De Minimis Indirect Cost Rate. The balance of the Mortgage Insurance for Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Rental Housing (Section 207/223(F) as of December 31, 2023 was $2,690,933

Finding Details

S3800-010: Finding Reference Number 2023-001 (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 capitalize the fixed assets as per the capitalization policy. The cash balance in general ledger did not tie the bank reconciliation statement. 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, 2024 S3800-150: Response See Corrective Action Plan
S3800-010: Finding Reference Number 2023-002 (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 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 2022-002 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, 2023 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 $544 S3800-045: Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. S3800-050: Context The Organization deposited $21,560 onto the reserve for replacement account during the year ended December 31, 2023. 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 $544 questioned costs only accounts for the current fiscal year underfunding. S3800-080: Recommendation The Organization should deposit the shortfall of $544 into the reserve for replacement account, as well as the shortfall for 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, 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, 2024 S3800-150: Response See Corrective Action Plan
S3800-010: Finding Reference Number 2023-003 (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 Owners of insured and assisted multifamily housing projects are required by HUD administrative guidelines to have a HUD approved Project Owner’s/Management Agent’s Certification for housing projects managed by Administrators for extremely or very low-income persons (Form 9839-B). S3800-030: Statement of Condition During our audit of the Organization’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 federal award program, we noted the Organization did not have a HUD approved Form 9839-B from March 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. S3800-032: Cause The Organization did not submit a request for approval. S3800-033: Effect or Potential Effect Management has not been approved to manage the Project for this period. S3800-035: Auditor Non-Compliance Code: J – Unauthorized management fees S3800-040: Questioned Costs $20,106 S3800-045: Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. S3800-050: Context The Organization is required to have all of its necessary forms and licenses current and up to date. S3800-080: Recommendation The Organization should file HUD Form 9839-B immediately. Additionally, the Organization should ask HUD to retrospectively approve Form 9839-B effective March 1, 2023. 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, 2024 S3800-150: Response See Corrective Action Plan
S3800-010: Finding Reference Number 2023-004 (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 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 Per the Consolidated Audit Guide for Audits of HUD Programs (Handbook 2000.4 REV-2; the HUD audit guide), the amount of tenant security deposits shall at all times equal or exceed the aggregate of all outstanding obligations under the security deposit account. S3800-030: Statement of Condition During our audit of the Organization’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 federal award program, we noted the Organization failed to maintain an amount equal to or greater of the tenant security deposit account compared to all obligations under that account. S3800-032: Cause The Organization failed to review and ensure the amount on deposit was at least equal to the outstanding obligations under the security deposit account throughout the reporting period. S3800-033: Effect or Potential Effect The Organization was not in compliance with requirements in the HUD audit guide related to tenant security deposits. S3800-035: Auditor Non-Compliance Code: M – Security deposits S3800-040: Questioned Costs None S3800-045: Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. S3800-050: Context The Organization did not reconcile the security deposit account throughout the reporting period to ensure the amount on deposit was at least equal to the outstanding obligations under the security deposit account. At all times, the liability account was greater than the asset account. S3800-080: Recommendation The Organization should implement policies and procedures to ensure that accounting records are kept accurate and complete as per the requirement of the HUD audit guide related to tenant security deposits and a responsible official should ensure the process is being followed 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, 2024 S3800-150: Response See Corrective Action Plan
S3800-010: Finding Reference Number 2023-001 (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 capitalize the fixed assets as per the capitalization policy. The cash balance in general ledger did not tie the bank reconciliation statement. 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, 2024 S3800-150: Response See Corrective Action Plan
S3800-010: Finding Reference Number 2023-002 (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 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 2022-002 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, 2023 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 $544 S3800-045: Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. S3800-050: Context The Organization deposited $21,560 onto the reserve for replacement account during the year ended December 31, 2023. 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 $544 questioned costs only accounts for the current fiscal year underfunding. S3800-080: Recommendation The Organization should deposit the shortfall of $544 into the reserve for replacement account, as well as the shortfall for 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, 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, 2024 S3800-150: Response See Corrective Action Plan
S3800-010: Finding Reference Number 2023-003 (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 Owners of insured and assisted multifamily housing projects are required by HUD administrative guidelines to have a HUD approved Project Owner’s/Management Agent’s Certification for housing projects managed by Administrators for extremely or very low-income persons (Form 9839-B). S3800-030: Statement of Condition During our audit of the Organization’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 federal award program, we noted the Organization did not have a HUD approved Form 9839-B from March 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. S3800-032: Cause The Organization did not submit a request for approval. S3800-033: Effect or Potential Effect Management has not been approved to manage the Project for this period. S3800-035: Auditor Non-Compliance Code: J – Unauthorized management fees S3800-040: Questioned Costs $20,106 S3800-045: Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. S3800-050: Context The Organization is required to have all of its necessary forms and licenses current and up to date. S3800-080: Recommendation The Organization should file HUD Form 9839-B immediately. Additionally, the Organization should ask HUD to retrospectively approve Form 9839-B effective March 1, 2023. 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, 2024 S3800-150: Response See Corrective Action Plan
S3800-010: Finding Reference Number 2023-004 (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 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 Per the Consolidated Audit Guide for Audits of HUD Programs (Handbook 2000.4 REV-2; the HUD audit guide), the amount of tenant security deposits shall at all times equal or exceed the aggregate of all outstanding obligations under the security deposit account. S3800-030: Statement of Condition During our audit of the Organization’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 federal award program, we noted the Organization failed to maintain an amount equal to or greater of the tenant security deposit account compared to all obligations under that account. S3800-032: Cause The Organization failed to review and ensure the amount on deposit was at least equal to the outstanding obligations under the security deposit account throughout the reporting period. S3800-033: Effect or Potential Effect The Organization was not in compliance with requirements in the HUD audit guide related to tenant security deposits. S3800-035: Auditor Non-Compliance Code: M – Security deposits S3800-040: Questioned Costs None S3800-045: Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. S3800-050: Context The Organization did not reconcile the security deposit account throughout the reporting period to ensure the amount on deposit was at least equal to the outstanding obligations under the security deposit account. At all times, the liability account was greater than the asset account. S3800-080: Recommendation The Organization should implement policies and procedures to ensure that accounting records are kept accurate and complete as per the requirement of the HUD audit guide related to tenant security deposits and a responsible official should ensure the process is being followed 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, 2024 S3800-150: Response See Corrective Action Plan