Audit 315508

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$11.59M
Findings
2
Programs
3
Organization: Palermo Lakes, Inc. (FL)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-07-19

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
478876 2023-001 - - N
1055318 2023-001 - - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Capital Advance $9.37M Yes 1
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $1.65M Yes 0
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Prac $573,814 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
LNLDLQ77NNA4 Irene Phillips Auditee
9548359200 Dina Bellows-Levine 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: Palermo Lakes, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Palermo Lakes, Inc., HUD Project No. 066-EE100, 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 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 Palermo Lakes, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Palermo Lakes, Inc.
Title: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 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: Palermo Lakes, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Palermo Lakes, Inc. has received a HUD capital advance under Section 202 of the National Housing Act and a HOME loan passed through the City of Miami. The outstanding balances of the capital advance and HOME loan at the beginning of the year are included in the federal expenditures presented in the Schedule. The outstanding balances of the capital advance and HOME loan as of December 31, 2023 was $9,372,800 and $1,645,973, respectively.

Finding Details

FINDING No. 2023-001:Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information On Universe Population Size: Escrow accounts. Sample Size Information: Escrow accounts. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: As required by the regulatory agreement, the Project is required to pay, when due, all taxes, assessments, and other charges. Statement of Condition: The Project is deficient in funding escrow deposits in the amount of $46,320, as required by HUD. Cause: The Project did not properly fund the escrow accounts based on current period insurance premiums and tax rates. Effect or Potential Effect: The escrow deposits are not sufficient to meet future obligations. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: Z- Other. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor's recommendations will be adopted. Recommendation: The Project shaould make sufficient monthly deposits to the escrow accounts in a timely manner. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion date: 12/31/2024 Response: New procedures have been implemented to ensure appropriate amounts are reserved in escrow.
FINDING No. 2023-001:Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information On Universe Population Size: Escrow accounts. Sample Size Information: Escrow accounts. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: As required by the regulatory agreement, the Project is required to pay, when due, all taxes, assessments, and other charges. Statement of Condition: The Project is deficient in funding escrow deposits in the amount of $46,320, as required by HUD. Cause: The Project did not properly fund the escrow accounts based on current period insurance premiums and tax rates. Effect or Potential Effect: The escrow deposits are not sufficient to meet future obligations. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: Z- Other. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor's recommendations will be adopted. Recommendation: The Project shaould make sufficient monthly deposits to the escrow accounts in a timely manner. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion date: 12/31/2024 Response: New procedures have been implemented to ensure appropriate amounts are reserved in escrow.