Audit 310932

FY End
2023-09-30
Total Expended
$67.31M
Findings
6
Programs
6
Organization: Park City Communities, INC (CT)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-06-28
Auditor: Cohnreznick LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
404143 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes E
404144 2023-002 Material Weakness - E
404145 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes E
980585 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes E
980586 2023-002 Material Weakness - E
980587 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes E

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $17.17M Yes 1
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $7.34M - 0
14.249 Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy $993,832 - 0
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $540,536 Yes 1
14.870 Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators $194,168 - 0
14.896 Family Self-Sufficiency Program $14,226 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
N3REFJLLS419 Alan Cashmore Auditee
2033378968 Melissa Ferrucci 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Park City has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal award activity of Park City Communities ("Park City") under programs of the federal government for the year ended September 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 Park City, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of Park CIty.
Title: Summary of signature accounting policies 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Park City has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. 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.
Title: Indirect cost rate 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Park City has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Park City has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Public housing capital fund grants 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Park City has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Below is a schedule summarizing the status of the capital fund grants of the entity: Grant number Grant Authorization Prior Expenses 2023 Current Year Expenses Cumulative Expenses Unexpended Balance CT26P001501-17 - $4,011,186 $3,996,765, $14,421, $4,011,186 $- CT26P001501-18 $6,160,427 $5,459,576 $700,851, $6,160,427 $- CT26P001501-19 $6,399,467, $5,030,863 $1,368,604 $6,399,467 $- CT26P001501-20 $6,885,610 $3,824,325 $1,150,064 $4,974,389 CT26P001501-21 $7,264,281 $2,509,187 $1,266,679 $3,775,866 CT26P00150122 $8,361,184 $2,512,264 $1,145,233 $3,657,497 CT26P001501-23 $8,491,746 $- $1,689,809, $1,689,809 Total $47,573,902, $23,332,980, $7,335,661, $30,668,641,
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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Park City has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. There were no monies passed through to subrecipients.
Title: Reconcilation of grant revenue to the audited financial statements 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Park City has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The amounts reported in the Schedule are reconciled with the amounts reported in park City's financial statements as follows: Reconcilation of grant revenue to the audited financial statements - Operating grant revenue $59,976,492 - Capital grant revenue (soft costs) $4,102,944 - Capital grant revenue $3,232,717 = $67,312,153

Finding Details

2023-001 - Eligibility: Housing Voucher Cluster (FALN #14.871) Criteria HUD regulations of Annual Income (24 CFR § 5.609), Eligible Family Status (24 CFR § 5.403), Citizenship and Eligible Immigrant Status (24 CFR § 5.506) and Disclosure of Social Security Numbers (24 CFR § 5.216) require the collection and retention of certain tenant information to document the eligibility determination for each recipient. Condition The results of our testing indicated that certain items were unable to be located in the file, as follows: • In twenty instances, the utility allowance amount does not agree with HUD Form 50058. • In one instance, social security verification was missing from the tenant file. • In one instance, income verification form not found in file. Questioned Costs Not determinable. Context We selected a sample of 60 files for review. Our sample was a statistically valid sample. Effect or Possible Effect The tenant file documentation was incomplete. Cause The cause is unknown. Identification as a Repeat Finding This finding is a repeat finding (see prior year finding number: 2022-001). Recommendation We recommend that Park City improve its internal processes to ensure tenant files contain the required documentation. Park City's Response Park City has contracted with an outside firm to manage, staff and run the Housing Choice Voucher program. In the twenty instances where the utility allowance amount does not agree with HUD Form 50058, there are sixteen cases where the utility allowance does not agree with the HUD Form 50058 reviewed and four cases where the incorrect utility allowance year was used in HUD Form 50058. In the sixteen cases where the utility allowance does not agree with HUD Form 50058 reviewed, it appears that the incorrect structure type was used in the calculation. The contractor has established structure type definitions and distributed them to staff. The contractor has conducted an internal training about how to determine structure type to ensure the accuracy of the utility allowance. In the four cases where the incorrect utility allowance year was used, these transactions were completed prior to the establishment of the 2023 utility allowances. The transactions should have been corrected after they were approved. The contractor will establish a listing of all applicable transactions completed with an effective date of November 1, 2024. Any transactions submitted prior to the approval date of the utility allowances will be reviewed and corrected.
2023-002 - Eligibility: Public Housing Operating Fund (FALN #14.850) Criteria HUD regulations of Annual Income (24 CFR § 5.609), Eligible Family Status (24 CFR § 5.403), Citizenship and Eligible Immigrant Status (24 CFR § 5.506) and Disclosure of Social Security Numbers (24 CFR § 5.216) require the collection and retention of certain tenant information to document the eligibility determination for each recipient. Condition The results of our testing indicated that certain items were unable to be located in the file, as follows: • In two instances, the rent adjustment letter was not signed by tenant. • In five instances, the rent adjustment letter for the audit year was missing. • In four instances, the income verification form was missing. Questioned Costs Not determinable. Context We selected a sample of 60 files for review. Our sample was a statistically valid sample. Effect or Possible Effect The tenant file documentation was incomplete. Cause The cause is unknown. Identification as a Repeat Finding This finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend that Park City improve its internal processes to ensure tenant files contain the required documentation. Park City's Response Rent Adjustment Letters Park City has implemented the requirement that all residents are to complete and sign their annual recertification forms within thirty days of receipt. This policy aims to streamline our administrative processes and ensure that all resident information remains up to date. Also, as PCC transitions to Rent Café for recertifications, we anticipate this will make the process easier for residents and staff. Income Verification Forms Park City requires all income verification forms and re-examination documents to be scanned and securely stored in Yardi, our new digital management system. Storing documents digitally helps us maintain compliance with regulatory requirements by ensuring that all records are accurately maintained and readily available for audits and inspections.
2023-001 - Eligibility: Housing Voucher Cluster (FALN #14.871) Criteria HUD regulations of Annual Income (24 CFR § 5.609), Eligible Family Status (24 CFR § 5.403), Citizenship and Eligible Immigrant Status (24 CFR § 5.506) and Disclosure of Social Security Numbers (24 CFR § 5.216) require the collection and retention of certain tenant information to document the eligibility determination for each recipient. Condition The results of our testing indicated that certain items were unable to be located in the file, as follows: • In twenty instances, the utility allowance amount does not agree with HUD Form 50058. • In one instance, social security verification was missing from the tenant file. • In one instance, income verification form not found in file. Questioned Costs Not determinable. Context We selected a sample of 60 files for review. Our sample was a statistically valid sample. Effect or Possible Effect The tenant file documentation was incomplete. Cause The cause is unknown. Identification as a Repeat Finding This finding is a repeat finding (see prior year finding number: 2022-001). Recommendation We recommend that Park City improve its internal processes to ensure tenant files contain the required documentation. Park City's Response Park City has contracted with an outside firm to manage, staff and run the Housing Choice Voucher program. In the twenty instances where the utility allowance amount does not agree with HUD Form 50058, there are sixteen cases where the utility allowance does not agree with the HUD Form 50058 reviewed and four cases where the incorrect utility allowance year was used in HUD Form 50058. In the sixteen cases where the utility allowance does not agree with HUD Form 50058 reviewed, it appears that the incorrect structure type was used in the calculation. The contractor has established structure type definitions and distributed them to staff. The contractor has conducted an internal training about how to determine structure type to ensure the accuracy of the utility allowance. In the four cases where the incorrect utility allowance year was used, these transactions were completed prior to the establishment of the 2023 utility allowances. The transactions should have been corrected after they were approved. The contractor will establish a listing of all applicable transactions completed with an effective date of November 1, 2024. Any transactions submitted prior to the approval date of the utility allowances will be reviewed and corrected.
2023-001 - Eligibility: Housing Voucher Cluster (FALN #14.871) Criteria HUD regulations of Annual Income (24 CFR § 5.609), Eligible Family Status (24 CFR § 5.403), Citizenship and Eligible Immigrant Status (24 CFR § 5.506) and Disclosure of Social Security Numbers (24 CFR § 5.216) require the collection and retention of certain tenant information to document the eligibility determination for each recipient. Condition The results of our testing indicated that certain items were unable to be located in the file, as follows: • In twenty instances, the utility allowance amount does not agree with HUD Form 50058. • In one instance, social security verification was missing from the tenant file. • In one instance, income verification form not found in file. Questioned Costs Not determinable. Context We selected a sample of 60 files for review. Our sample was a statistically valid sample. Effect or Possible Effect The tenant file documentation was incomplete. Cause The cause is unknown. Identification as a Repeat Finding This finding is a repeat finding (see prior year finding number: 2022-001). Recommendation We recommend that Park City improve its internal processes to ensure tenant files contain the required documentation. Park City's Response Park City has contracted with an outside firm to manage, staff and run the Housing Choice Voucher program. In the twenty instances where the utility allowance amount does not agree with HUD Form 50058, there are sixteen cases where the utility allowance does not agree with the HUD Form 50058 reviewed and four cases where the incorrect utility allowance year was used in HUD Form 50058. In the sixteen cases where the utility allowance does not agree with HUD Form 50058 reviewed, it appears that the incorrect structure type was used in the calculation. The contractor has established structure type definitions and distributed them to staff. The contractor has conducted an internal training about how to determine structure type to ensure the accuracy of the utility allowance. In the four cases where the incorrect utility allowance year was used, these transactions were completed prior to the establishment of the 2023 utility allowances. The transactions should have been corrected after they were approved. The contractor will establish a listing of all applicable transactions completed with an effective date of November 1, 2024. Any transactions submitted prior to the approval date of the utility allowances will be reviewed and corrected.
2023-002 - Eligibility: Public Housing Operating Fund (FALN #14.850) Criteria HUD regulations of Annual Income (24 CFR § 5.609), Eligible Family Status (24 CFR § 5.403), Citizenship and Eligible Immigrant Status (24 CFR § 5.506) and Disclosure of Social Security Numbers (24 CFR § 5.216) require the collection and retention of certain tenant information to document the eligibility determination for each recipient. Condition The results of our testing indicated that certain items were unable to be located in the file, as follows: • In two instances, the rent adjustment letter was not signed by tenant. • In five instances, the rent adjustment letter for the audit year was missing. • In four instances, the income verification form was missing. Questioned Costs Not determinable. Context We selected a sample of 60 files for review. Our sample was a statistically valid sample. Effect or Possible Effect The tenant file documentation was incomplete. Cause The cause is unknown. Identification as a Repeat Finding This finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend that Park City improve its internal processes to ensure tenant files contain the required documentation. Park City's Response Rent Adjustment Letters Park City has implemented the requirement that all residents are to complete and sign their annual recertification forms within thirty days of receipt. This policy aims to streamline our administrative processes and ensure that all resident information remains up to date. Also, as PCC transitions to Rent Café for recertifications, we anticipate this will make the process easier for residents and staff. Income Verification Forms Park City requires all income verification forms and re-examination documents to be scanned and securely stored in Yardi, our new digital management system. Storing documents digitally helps us maintain compliance with regulatory requirements by ensuring that all records are accurately maintained and readily available for audits and inspections.
2023-001 - Eligibility: Housing Voucher Cluster (FALN #14.871) Criteria HUD regulations of Annual Income (24 CFR § 5.609), Eligible Family Status (24 CFR § 5.403), Citizenship and Eligible Immigrant Status (24 CFR § 5.506) and Disclosure of Social Security Numbers (24 CFR § 5.216) require the collection and retention of certain tenant information to document the eligibility determination for each recipient. Condition The results of our testing indicated that certain items were unable to be located in the file, as follows: • In twenty instances, the utility allowance amount does not agree with HUD Form 50058. • In one instance, social security verification was missing from the tenant file. • In one instance, income verification form not found in file. Questioned Costs Not determinable. Context We selected a sample of 60 files for review. Our sample was a statistically valid sample. Effect or Possible Effect The tenant file documentation was incomplete. Cause The cause is unknown. Identification as a Repeat Finding This finding is a repeat finding (see prior year finding number: 2022-001). Recommendation We recommend that Park City improve its internal processes to ensure tenant files contain the required documentation. Park City's Response Park City has contracted with an outside firm to manage, staff and run the Housing Choice Voucher program. In the twenty instances where the utility allowance amount does not agree with HUD Form 50058, there are sixteen cases where the utility allowance does not agree with the HUD Form 50058 reviewed and four cases where the incorrect utility allowance year was used in HUD Form 50058. In the sixteen cases where the utility allowance does not agree with HUD Form 50058 reviewed, it appears that the incorrect structure type was used in the calculation. The contractor has established structure type definitions and distributed them to staff. The contractor has conducted an internal training about how to determine structure type to ensure the accuracy of the utility allowance. In the four cases where the incorrect utility allowance year was used, these transactions were completed prior to the establishment of the 2023 utility allowances. The transactions should have been corrected after they were approved. The contractor will establish a listing of all applicable transactions completed with an effective date of November 1, 2024. Any transactions submitted prior to the approval date of the utility allowances will be reviewed and corrected.