Audit 328706

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$2.77M
Findings
2
Programs
14
Organization: Hudson River Housing, Inc. (NY)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-11-18
Auditor: Rbt CPAS

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
508235 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
1084677 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N

Contacts

Name Title Type
ELRWEUNP3XG6 Christa Hines Auditee
8454545176 Jason Allen 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 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: The Organization has elected not to use the 10 percent 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 Hudson River Housing, Inc. and Subsidiaries under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2022. Federal awards received directly from the federal agencies as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies are included in the Schedule. 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 the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in financial position, or cash flows of the Organization.
Title: NOTE 2 – Summary of Significant 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: The Organization has elected not to use the 10 percent 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: NOTE 3 - Indirect Cost Rates 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: The Organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: NOTE 4 - Reconciliation to the 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: The Organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Federal Expenditures as reported in the SEFA $2,769,469 Reconciling Items: Grants and Other Support from Other Non-Federal Sources $11,674,748 Total Grants Reported in the Consolidated Statement of Activities $14,444,217

Finding Details

III. FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS 2023-001 – Special Tests and Provisions – Reasonable Rental Rates U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 14.267 – Continuum of Care N. Special Tests and Provisions – Significant Deficiency Condition: The Organization did not properly document controls over reasonable rental rates. Criteria: Where grants are used to pay for rent for all or a part of a structure, the rent paid must be reasonable in relation to rents being charged in the area for comparable space. In addition, the rent may not exceed rents currently being charged by the same owner for comparable unassisted space (24 CFR section 578.49(b)(l)). Where grants are used to pay rent for individual housing units, the rent paid must be reasonable in relation to rents being charged for comparable units considering relevant features. In addition, the rents may not exceed rents currently being charged by the same owner for comparable unassisted units, and the portion of rents paid with grant funds may not exceed HUD-determined fair market rents. Grant funds in an amount up to one month's rent may be used to pay the non-recipient landlord for any damages to leased units by homeless participants (24 CFR sections 578.49(b)(2) and 578.51(g) and G)). Cause: The Organization utilizes a rent reasonableness checklist prior to leasing but does not maintain the determination certification to document the controls in place over reasonable rental rates. Effect: The Organization could have grant expenditures for rent exceeding the Fair Market Rent rates. Questioned Costs: None identified. Perspective: Although the actual rent did not exceed the fair market rents, 13 out of 13 selections did not have documented controls over reasonable rental rates. Repeat Finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to prevent future occurrence of this deficiency, we recommend the Organization maintains the signed determination checklist and certification in each file to document controls performed to ensure they are able to provide reasonable assurance that all rental rates are reasonable. Auditee’s Response: See corrective action plan.
III. FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS 2023-001 – Special Tests and Provisions – Reasonable Rental Rates U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 14.267 – Continuum of Care N. Special Tests and Provisions – Significant Deficiency Condition: The Organization did not properly document controls over reasonable rental rates. Criteria: Where grants are used to pay for rent for all or a part of a structure, the rent paid must be reasonable in relation to rents being charged in the area for comparable space. In addition, the rent may not exceed rents currently being charged by the same owner for comparable unassisted space (24 CFR section 578.49(b)(l)). Where grants are used to pay rent for individual housing units, the rent paid must be reasonable in relation to rents being charged for comparable units considering relevant features. In addition, the rents may not exceed rents currently being charged by the same owner for comparable unassisted units, and the portion of rents paid with grant funds may not exceed HUD-determined fair market rents. Grant funds in an amount up to one month's rent may be used to pay the non-recipient landlord for any damages to leased units by homeless participants (24 CFR sections 578.49(b)(2) and 578.51(g) and G)). Cause: The Organization utilizes a rent reasonableness checklist prior to leasing but does not maintain the determination certification to document the controls in place over reasonable rental rates. Effect: The Organization could have grant expenditures for rent exceeding the Fair Market Rent rates. Questioned Costs: None identified. Perspective: Although the actual rent did not exceed the fair market rents, 13 out of 13 selections did not have documented controls over reasonable rental rates. Repeat Finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to prevent future occurrence of this deficiency, we recommend the Organization maintains the signed determination checklist and certification in each file to document controls performed to ensure they are able to provide reasonable assurance that all rental rates are reasonable. Auditee’s Response: See corrective action plan.