Audit 307274

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$1.89M
Findings
2
Programs
1
Organization: The Maples Housing Corporation (MO)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-05-28

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
398563 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes N
975005 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $35,545 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
HSJAD3HSEFZ2 Rodney Potter Auditee
8163643827 Brian Welch Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1. 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 De Minimis10% Indirect Cost Rate The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of the Maples Housing Corporation (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: Note 4. 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 De Minimis10% Indirect Cost Rate The balance of the Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811) loan as of December 31, 2023 was $1,855,000

Finding Details

S3800-010: Finding Reference Number 2023-001 (Significant Deficiency) S3800-011: Program Information Federal Program: Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities – Section 811 Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistance Listing #: 14.181 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 83 S3800-018: Sample Size Information 9 S3800-019: Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number 2022-001 S3800-020: Criteria The Management Agent Handbook (4381.5) requires owners of multifamily housing to follow specific guidelines and determine requirements are being met for residents requesting maintenance of property via a work order system in compliance with management’s procedures. S3800-030: Statement of Condition During our audit of the Organization’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 financial statements, we noted that HUD requirements related to housing quality standards were not properly followed. We tested a sample of nine work orders and noted that a proper and efficient work order system was not in place; as the Organization has tenants submit paper maintenance work order request forms, however the maintenance personnel does not on sign / initial each work order as completed, provide the date of their completion, and /or list the work they performed to resolve the tenant request on the work order. Someone places a checkmark on the work order request form with no additional information. S3800-032: Cause The Organization did not follow HUD required procedures for housing quality standards. S3800-033: Effect or Potential Effect The Organization was not in compliance with the requirements of HUD related to ensuring a properly functioning work order system is in place. S3800-035: Auditor Non-Compliance Code: S – Internal control deficiencies S3800-040: Questioned Costs None S3800-045: Reporting Views of Responsible Officials The Organization will adopt a policy to ensure tenants requesting maintenance of property via work orders is being maintained properly and efficiently in the work order system and we will review the accuracy / completeness of the documentation being processed in the work order system on a quarterly basis. S3800-050: Context The Organization is required to maintain a properly functioning work order system that demonstrates resolution of tenants requesting maintenance. S3800-080: Recommendation The Organization should adopt a policy to ensure tenants requesting maintenance of property via work orders is being maintained properly and efficiently in the work order system and management is reviewing the accuracy / completeness of the documentation being processed in the work order system on a quarterly 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 July 31, 2024 S3800-150: Response See Corrective Action Plan
S3800-010: Finding Reference Number 2023-001 (Significant Deficiency) S3800-011: Program Information Federal Program: Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities – Section 811 Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistance Listing #: 14.181 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 83 S3800-018: Sample Size Information 9 S3800-019: Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number 2022-001 S3800-020: Criteria The Management Agent Handbook (4381.5) requires owners of multifamily housing to follow specific guidelines and determine requirements are being met for residents requesting maintenance of property via a work order system in compliance with management’s procedures. S3800-030: Statement of Condition During our audit of the Organization’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 financial statements, we noted that HUD requirements related to housing quality standards were not properly followed. We tested a sample of nine work orders and noted that a proper and efficient work order system was not in place; as the Organization has tenants submit paper maintenance work order request forms, however the maintenance personnel does not on sign / initial each work order as completed, provide the date of their completion, and /or list the work they performed to resolve the tenant request on the work order. Someone places a checkmark on the work order request form with no additional information. S3800-032: Cause The Organization did not follow HUD required procedures for housing quality standards. S3800-033: Effect or Potential Effect The Organization was not in compliance with the requirements of HUD related to ensuring a properly functioning work order system is in place. S3800-035: Auditor Non-Compliance Code: S – Internal control deficiencies S3800-040: Questioned Costs None S3800-045: Reporting Views of Responsible Officials The Organization will adopt a policy to ensure tenants requesting maintenance of property via work orders is being maintained properly and efficiently in the work order system and we will review the accuracy / completeness of the documentation being processed in the work order system on a quarterly basis. S3800-050: Context The Organization is required to maintain a properly functioning work order system that demonstrates resolution of tenants requesting maintenance. S3800-080: Recommendation The Organization should adopt a policy to ensure tenants requesting maintenance of property via work orders is being maintained properly and efficiently in the work order system and management is reviewing the accuracy / completeness of the documentation being processed in the work order system on a quarterly 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 July 31, 2024 S3800-150: Response See Corrective Action Plan