Audit 352302

FY End
2024-12-31
Total Expended
$2.95M
Findings
2
Programs
2
Organization: Germaine Harbor, Inc. (PA)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-04-01

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
553700 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - E
1130142 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - E

Contacts

Name Title Type
CM7NSFBWBPJ3 Daniel K. Barbusio Auditee
4126465193 Robert A. Belicose 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: Germaine Harbor, Inc. 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 (Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Germaine Harbor, Inc. and 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 Germaine Harbor, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Germaine Harbor, Inc.
Title: Loan/Loan Guarantee Outstanding Balances 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: Germaine Harbor, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Germaine Harbor, Inc. has received a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development direct loan under Section 202 of the National Housing Act. The loan balance outstanding at the beginning of the year is included in the federal expenditures presented in the Schedule. Germaine Harbor, Inc. received no additional loans during the year. The balance of the loan outstanding at December 31, 2024 is $2,367,170.

Finding Details

FINDING: 2024-001 Eligibility Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Program: Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects – Section 223(f)/207, ALN 14.155. Condition: Four tenant files were selected for audit of the certification of the proper calculation of tenant rent. The test found that for one tenant, the submitted Form HUD-50059 was not properly completed. The tenant’s calculation excluded social security medical insurance expense, which then resulted in the tenant’s payment being overstated by $53 and the HAP payment to be understated by $53. The property did follow their internal controls in place for review of the third-party tenant rent calculations. Criteria: Management is responsible for adhering to the established internal controls to ensure the accuracy of yearly completion and submission of the HUD 50059 of households occupying assisted units and making appropriate adjustments to the tenant payment and the project rental assistance payment (24 CFR section 891.410). Cause: The property did not follow the internal controls in place for review of the third-party tenant rent calculations. Effect: Germaine Harbor, Inc. (Property) rent for the one tenant tested was improperly allocated between the tenant portion and subsidy portion. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: The Property should have procedures in place to ensure the internal controls established to review Form HUD-50059 ensuring all documentation used to calculate the tenant rent and assistance payment is supported and properly calculated. Views of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with finding; see separate corrective action plan.
FINDING: 2024-001 Eligibility Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Program: Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects – Section 223(f)/207, ALN 14.155. Condition: Four tenant files were selected for audit of the certification of the proper calculation of tenant rent. The test found that for one tenant, the submitted Form HUD-50059 was not properly completed. The tenant’s calculation excluded social security medical insurance expense, which then resulted in the tenant’s payment being overstated by $53 and the HAP payment to be understated by $53. The property did follow their internal controls in place for review of the third-party tenant rent calculations. Criteria: Management is responsible for adhering to the established internal controls to ensure the accuracy of yearly completion and submission of the HUD 50059 of households occupying assisted units and making appropriate adjustments to the tenant payment and the project rental assistance payment (24 CFR section 891.410). Cause: The property did not follow the internal controls in place for review of the third-party tenant rent calculations. Effect: Germaine Harbor, Inc. (Property) rent for the one tenant tested was improperly allocated between the tenant portion and subsidy portion. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: The Property should have procedures in place to ensure the internal controls established to review Form HUD-50059 ensuring all documentation used to calculate the tenant rent and assistance payment is supported and properly calculated. Views of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with finding; see separate corrective action plan.