Audit 338870

FY End
2024-09-30
Total Expended
$1.88M
Findings
4
Programs
1
Organization: Nhhi - New Brighton, Inc. (MN)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-01-20

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
519758 2024-001 - - B
519759 2024-002 - - N
1096200 2024-001 - - B
1096201 2024-002 - - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $172,355 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
RRAMJS3JMBY1 Joann Rademacher Auditee
6516399799 Brian Baker Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NOTE A – 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. NHHI - New Brighton, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: NHHI - New Brighton, 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 includes the federal award activity of NHHI - New Brighton, Inc., HUD Project No. 092-HD016-WPD, 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 NHHI - New Brighton Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of NHHI - New Brighton, Inc.
Title: NOTE B – 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. NHHI - New Brighton, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: NHHI - New Brighton, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate 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. NHHI - New Brighton, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: NOTE C - U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT LOAN PROGRAM 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. NHHI - New Brighton, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: NHHI - New Brighton, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. There are no HUD loans in this Project.

Finding Details

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FINDING 2024-001: SECTION 811, ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER 14.181 Condition: In 1 of 25 cash disbursements tested, the Project paid the expense of another project under common management. Criteria: The Project should not pay the expenses of another project. Effect: The amount of the expense incorrectly paid was $745 out of a total sample of disbursements of $62,837. Context: A sample of disbursements was selected for testing of compliance. The test found one disbursement that was not in compliance. The non-compliance had a financial effect outlined below. The details and results of the sample are as follows: Population - 137, $246,559; Sample 25, $62,837; Not in Compliance 1, $745; Questioned Costs - $745; Cause: The Project mistakenly paid the invoice of another project under common management. Recommendation: The Project should carefully review invoices before payment to make sure it only pays the proper amount. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Project agrees with the finding. The accounts payable staff will be reminded to be careful when entering invoices for payment. Total-Department of Housing and Urban Development - $745; Non-compliance code - R
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FINDING 2024-002: SECTION 811, ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER 14.181 Condition: One of the tenant files tested contained a mathematical error in computing the tenant's medical expense deduction in the process of computing the tenant share of monthly rent. Criteria: The medical expense deduction should be computed accurately based on information provided by the tenant. Effect: There is no financial effect. Context: A sample of tenant files was selected for testing the medical expense deduction in the process of computing the tenant share of monthly rent. The test found a calculation that was not in compliance. The non-compliance did not have a financial effect. The details and results of the sample are as follows: Population - 25, Dollars - N/A; Sample - 3, Dollars - N/A; Not in Compliance - 1, $460; Questioned Costs - $460; Cause: There was an error in interpreting some information provided by the tenant during the certification process. Recommendation: The Project should recompute the HUD subsidy and tenant rent for this tenant. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Project agrees with the finding. Tenant rent will be recomputed and management will adjust a future monthly HUD billing. Total-Department of Housing and Urban Development - $460; Non-compliance code: R
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FINDING 2024-001: SECTION 811, ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER 14.181 Condition: In 1 of 25 cash disbursements tested, the Project paid the expense of another project under common management. Criteria: The Project should not pay the expenses of another project. Effect: The amount of the expense incorrectly paid was $745 out of a total sample of disbursements of $62,837. Context: A sample of disbursements was selected for testing of compliance. The test found one disbursement that was not in compliance. The non-compliance had a financial effect outlined below. The details and results of the sample are as follows: Population - 137, $246,559; Sample 25, $62,837; Not in Compliance 1, $745; Questioned Costs - $745; Cause: The Project mistakenly paid the invoice of another project under common management. Recommendation: The Project should carefully review invoices before payment to make sure it only pays the proper amount. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Project agrees with the finding. The accounts payable staff will be reminded to be careful when entering invoices for payment. Total-Department of Housing and Urban Development - $745; Non-compliance code - R
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FINDING 2024-002: SECTION 811, ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER 14.181 Condition: One of the tenant files tested contained a mathematical error in computing the tenant's medical expense deduction in the process of computing the tenant share of monthly rent. Criteria: The medical expense deduction should be computed accurately based on information provided by the tenant. Effect: There is no financial effect. Context: A sample of tenant files was selected for testing the medical expense deduction in the process of computing the tenant share of monthly rent. The test found a calculation that was not in compliance. The non-compliance did not have a financial effect. The details and results of the sample are as follows: Population - 25, Dollars - N/A; Sample - 3, Dollars - N/A; Not in Compliance - 1, $460; Questioned Costs - $460; Cause: There was an error in interpreting some information provided by the tenant during the certification process. Recommendation: The Project should recompute the HUD subsidy and tenant rent for this tenant. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Project agrees with the finding. Tenant rent will be recomputed and management will adjust a future monthly HUD billing. Total-Department of Housing and Urban Development - $460; Non-compliance code: R