Audit 345144

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$876,246
Findings
4
Programs
1
Organization: South Fulton Homes, Inc. (GA)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-03-07

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
526001 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes E
526002 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - C
1102443 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes E
1102444 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - C

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $44,546 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
LR69YKXU3336 Cristy Campbell Auditee
4705756513 Adam Hezlep Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) summarizes the expenditures of South Fulton Homes, Inc. HUD Project NO. 061-HD023-WDD under programs of the Federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Accounting Principles Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost accounting principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. The Capital Advance is described in Note 6 to the financial statements. Indirect Cost Rate The Organization 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: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) summarizes the expenditures of South Fulton Homes, Inc. HUD Project NO. 061-HD023-WDD under programs of the Federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements.
Title: Accounting Principles Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) summarizes the expenditures of South Fulton Homes, Inc. HUD Project NO. 061-HD023-WDD under programs of the Federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Accounting Principles Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost accounting principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. The Capital Advance is described in Note 6 to the financial statements. Indirect Cost Rate The Organization 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: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost accounting principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. The Capital Advance is described in Note 6 to the financial statements.
Title: Indirect Cost Rate Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) summarizes the expenditures of South Fulton Homes, Inc. HUD Project NO. 061-HD023-WDD under programs of the Federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Accounting Principles Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost accounting principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. The Capital Advance is described in Note 6 to the financial statements. Indirect Cost Rate The Organization 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: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Organization has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

2024-001 Tenant Leases and Annual Recertifications Not Signed by Tenant Criteria: The rules and regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) require that the assistance applicants shall submit signed consent forms upon initial application and reexamination. Condition: During the audit, it was noted that Annual Recertifications and Tenant Leases were not signed by tenant. Cause: The individuals responsible for obtaining tenant signatures failed to provided signed documentation for file retention. Effect: The Organization is not in compliance with HUD’s requirement. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization develop policies and training practices to ensure all employees are aware of proper HUD requirements and that all documents are signed. Auditee Response: We concur with the finding and will ensure that documents are signed by tenants going forward.
2024-002 Required Deposit Into a Replacement Reserve Account Not Made Finding Related to: Compliance – CDFA No. 14.181 Criteria: The rules and regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) require that the Organization make quarterly deposits to the replacement reserve in an amount determined by HUD. Condition: South Fulton Homes, Inc. was required to deposit $2,958 into the replacement reserve during the year ended June 30, 2024. The Organization has not deposited the required reserve amount as of June 30, 2024. Cause: The Organization did not make the required replacement reserve account deposits prior to June 30, 2024. Effect: South Fulton Homes, Inc. should have deposited $2,958 for the year ended June 30, 2024, in the replacement reserve. South Fulton Homes, Inc. is not in compliance with HUD’s rules. Recommendation: We recommend that a deposit of $2,958 be made into the replacement reserve account in order for South Fulton Homes, Inc. to be in compliance with HUD regulations. Auditee Response: South Fulton Homes, Inc. concurs with the recommendation. Upon the discovery that there were amounts owed to the replacement reserve account, the Organization made a $2,958 deposit in the year ended June 30, 2025.
2024-001 Tenant Leases and Annual Recertifications Not Signed by Tenant Criteria: The rules and regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) require that the assistance applicants shall submit signed consent forms upon initial application and reexamination. Condition: During the audit, it was noted that Annual Recertifications and Tenant Leases were not signed by tenant. Cause: The individuals responsible for obtaining tenant signatures failed to provided signed documentation for file retention. Effect: The Organization is not in compliance with HUD’s requirement. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization develop policies and training practices to ensure all employees are aware of proper HUD requirements and that all documents are signed. Auditee Response: We concur with the finding and will ensure that documents are signed by tenants going forward.
2024-002 Required Deposit Into a Replacement Reserve Account Not Made Finding Related to: Compliance – CDFA No. 14.181 Criteria: The rules and regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) require that the Organization make quarterly deposits to the replacement reserve in an amount determined by HUD. Condition: South Fulton Homes, Inc. was required to deposit $2,958 into the replacement reserve during the year ended June 30, 2024. The Organization has not deposited the required reserve amount as of June 30, 2024. Cause: The Organization did not make the required replacement reserve account deposits prior to June 30, 2024. Effect: South Fulton Homes, Inc. should have deposited $2,958 for the year ended June 30, 2024, in the replacement reserve. South Fulton Homes, Inc. is not in compliance with HUD’s rules. Recommendation: We recommend that a deposit of $2,958 be made into the replacement reserve account in order for South Fulton Homes, Inc. to be in compliance with HUD regulations. Auditee Response: South Fulton Homes, Inc. concurs with the recommendation. Upon the discovery that there were amounts owed to the replacement reserve account, the Organization made a $2,958 deposit in the year ended June 30, 2025.