Audit 357175

FY End
2024-12-31
Total Expended
$4.70M
Findings
2
Programs
2
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-05-27

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
561570 2024-001 - - E
1138012 2024-001 - - E

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Capital Advance $4.22M Yes 0
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Prac $479,216 Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
X5SZQSBVL575 Irene Phillips Auditee
9548359200 Jennifer R. Koffman 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: Senior Citizens Housing Development Corporation of South Boston, 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 Senior Citizens Housing Development Corporation of South Boston, Inc., operating as South Boston Elderly, HUD Project No. 023-EH364, 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 Senior Citizens Housing Development Corporation of South Boston, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Senior Citizens Housing Development Corporation of South Boston, Inc.
Title: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL ADVANCE 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Senior Citizens Housing Development Corporation of South Boston, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Senior Citizens Housing Development Corporation of South Boston, Inc. has received a HUD capital advance under Section 202 of the National Housing Act. The capital advance balance outstanding at the beginning of the year is included in the federal expenditures presented in the schedule. Senior Citizens Housing Development Corporation of South Boston, Inc. received no additional loans during the year. The balance of the capital advance outstanding as of December 31, 2024 was $4,223,800.

Finding Details

FINDING No. 2024-001: Section 202 - Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Fifty-five tenants. Sample Size Information: Ten tenants. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: HUD regulations require management to maintain tenant files containing: • All required lease addendums • Apartment applications stamped with date and time received. Statement of Condition: The Project did not: • Maintain all required lease addendums for two tenants. • Mark the application for housing with the date and time received for one tenant. Cause: The Project did not maintain appropriate tenant eligibility documentation as required by HUD. Effect or Potential Effect: Tenant file is missing pertinent HUD required documentation. In addition, unable to accurately verify tenant placement on the waitlist for occupancy. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: R – Section 8 Program Administration. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor's recommendations will be adopted. Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to ensure that all initial and ongoing tenant eligibility documentation is obtained timely and maintained in tenant files as required by HUD. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 12/31/2025 Response: The Project has implemented additional HUD training inclusive of EIV reporting and tenant file maintenance and included in monthly reporting procedures.
FINDING No. 2024-001: Section 202 - Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Fifty-five tenants. Sample Size Information: Ten tenants. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: HUD regulations require management to maintain tenant files containing: • All required lease addendums • Apartment applications stamped with date and time received. Statement of Condition: The Project did not: • Maintain all required lease addendums for two tenants. • Mark the application for housing with the date and time received for one tenant. Cause: The Project did not maintain appropriate tenant eligibility documentation as required by HUD. Effect or Potential Effect: Tenant file is missing pertinent HUD required documentation. In addition, unable to accurately verify tenant placement on the waitlist for occupancy. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: R – Section 8 Program Administration. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor's recommendations will be adopted. Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to ensure that all initial and ongoing tenant eligibility documentation is obtained timely and maintained in tenant files as required by HUD. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 12/31/2025 Response: The Project has implemented additional HUD training inclusive of EIV reporting and tenant file maintenance and included in monthly reporting procedures.