Audit 363712

FY End
2024-12-31
Total Expended
$13.67M
Findings
8
Programs
2
Organization: Habibi Terrace, Inc. (CA)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-08-05

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
572580 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N
572581 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - L
572582 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N
572583 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - L
1149022 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N
1149023 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - L
1149024 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - N
1149025 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $3.60M - 0
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $439,285 Yes 2

Contacts

Name Title Type
MBFFWYJ7S9H3 Noel Sweitzer Auditee
3232311104 Jacob Buehler Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 3: Accounting Policies: The schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Corporation has elected to not use the 10% de minimis cost rate. The balance of the capital advance at December 31, 2024 is $9,631,300.
Title: Note 4: Accounting Policies: The schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Corporation has elected to not use the 10% de minimis cost rate. The balance of the HOME loan at December 31, 2024 is $3,600,000.

Finding Details

Finding reference number: 2024-001 Assistance Listing (Federal award identification number and year): Supportive Housing for the Elderly, Assistance Listing No. 14.157, 143-EE054-WAH-NP and 2006 Auditor non-compliance code: A – Unauthorized withdrawal from replacement reserve Finding resolution status: In process Universe population size: The universe population size is not applicable to the finding. Sample size information: The sample size information is not applicable to the finding. Statistically valid sample: N/A Name of Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: N/A Questioned costs: $5,980 Statement of condition 2024-001: During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Corporation withdrew $5,980 from the reserve for replacements without obtaining HUD approval. Criteria: Pursuant to the HUD regulatory agreement, the Corporation is required to obtain HUD approval for withdrawals from the reserve for replacements. Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with the HUD regulatory agreement and the reserve for replacements is underfunded. Cause: The bank withdrew the funds from the reserve for replacements account instead of the operating account due to an error reading the check. Funds were not transferred to correct the error when found. Recommendation: Management should make a deposit to the reserve for replacements for $5,980. Management's response: Management concurs with the finding and recommendation. Management will make a deposit of $5,980 during the year ended December 31, 2025.
Finding reference number: 2024-002 Assistance Listing (Federal award identification number and year): Supportive Housing for the Elderly, Assistance Listing No. 14.157, 143-EE054-WAH-NP and 2006 Auditor non-compliance code: Z – Other Finding resolution status: In process Universe population size: The universe population size is not applicable to the finding. Sample size information: The sample size information is not applicable to the finding. Statistically valid sample: N/A Name of Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: N/A Questioned costs: N/A Statement of condition 2024-002: The Corporation's accounting books and records as submitted for audit included certain accounts which were not presented in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). As a result, audit adjustments provided by management were required to present the December 31, 2024 financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Criteria: Pursuant to the Regulatory Agreement, the books and records of the Company are required to be kept in accordance with the requirements of HUD, which includes adequate design and monitoring of controls to safeguard the Corporation's assets. Chapter 2 of the Financial Operations and Accounting Procedures of Insured Multi-Family Projects Handbook (Handbook 4370.2 Rev.1) provides the accounting and financial operations requirements of a HUD insured multi-family property including: maintenance of books and records, completeness and accuracy of books and records, and an auditable paper trail. Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with the terms of the Regulatory Agreement. Audit adjustments provided by management were required to present the December 31, 2024 financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Cause: Certain reconciliations were not completed or reviewed timely which resulted in unrecorded journal entries. Recommendation: Management should review the internal controls to ensure that the accounting software allows for timely recording of information and that a timely review of the reconciliations is completed by another accountant not responsible for the month end close. Management's response: Management concurs with the finding and the auditor's recommendation. The accounting software provider is being changed and a new system to indicate review and approval of the month end closing process will be implemented.
Finding reference number: 2024-001 Assistance Listing (Federal award identification number and year): Supportive Housing for the Elderly, Assistance Listing No. 14.157, 143-EE054-WAH-NP and 2006 Auditor non-compliance code: A – Unauthorized withdrawal from replacement reserve Finding resolution status: In process Universe population size: The universe population size is not applicable to the finding. Sample size information: The sample size information is not applicable to the finding. Statistically valid sample: N/A Name of Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: N/A Questioned costs: $5,980 Statement of condition 2024-001: During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Corporation withdrew $5,980 from the reserve for replacements without obtaining HUD approval. Criteria: Pursuant to the HUD regulatory agreement, the Corporation is required to obtain HUD approval for withdrawals from the reserve for replacements. Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with the HUD regulatory agreement and the reserve for replacements is underfunded. Cause: The bank withdrew the funds from the reserve for replacements account instead of the operating account due to an error reading the check. Funds were not transferred to correct the error when found. Recommendation: Management should make a deposit to the reserve for replacements for $5,980. Management's response: Management concurs with the finding and recommendation. Management will make a deposit of $5,980 during the year ended December 31, 2025.
Finding reference number: 2024-002 Assistance Listing (Federal award identification number and year): Supportive Housing for the Elderly, Assistance Listing No. 14.157, 143-EE054-WAH-NP and 2006 Auditor non-compliance code: Z – Other Finding resolution status: In process Universe population size: The universe population size is not applicable to the finding. Sample size information: The sample size information is not applicable to the finding. Statistically valid sample: N/A Name of Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: N/A Questioned costs: N/A Statement of condition 2024-002: The Corporation's accounting books and records as submitted for audit included certain accounts which were not presented in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). As a result, audit adjustments provided by management were required to present the December 31, 2024 financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Criteria: Pursuant to the Regulatory Agreement, the books and records of the Company are required to be kept in accordance with the requirements of HUD, which includes adequate design and monitoring of controls to safeguard the Corporation's assets. Chapter 2 of the Financial Operations and Accounting Procedures of Insured Multi-Family Projects Handbook (Handbook 4370.2 Rev.1) provides the accounting and financial operations requirements of a HUD insured multi-family property including: maintenance of books and records, completeness and accuracy of books and records, and an auditable paper trail. Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with the terms of the Regulatory Agreement. Audit adjustments provided by management were required to present the December 31, 2024 financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Cause: Certain reconciliations were not completed or reviewed timely which resulted in unrecorded journal entries. Recommendation: Management should review the internal controls to ensure that the accounting software allows for timely recording of information and that a timely review of the reconciliations is completed by another accountant not responsible for the month end close. Management's response: Management concurs with the finding and the auditor's recommendation. The accounting software provider is being changed and a new system to indicate review and approval of the month end closing process will be implemented.
Finding reference number: 2024-001 Assistance Listing (Federal award identification number and year): Supportive Housing for the Elderly, Assistance Listing No. 14.157, 143-EE054-WAH-NP and 2006 Auditor non-compliance code: A – Unauthorized withdrawal from replacement reserve Finding resolution status: In process Universe population size: The universe population size is not applicable to the finding. Sample size information: The sample size information is not applicable to the finding. Statistically valid sample: N/A Name of Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: N/A Questioned costs: $5,980 Statement of condition 2024-001: During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Corporation withdrew $5,980 from the reserve for replacements without obtaining HUD approval. Criteria: Pursuant to the HUD regulatory agreement, the Corporation is required to obtain HUD approval for withdrawals from the reserve for replacements. Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with the HUD regulatory agreement and the reserve for replacements is underfunded. Cause: The bank withdrew the funds from the reserve for replacements account instead of the operating account due to an error reading the check. Funds were not transferred to correct the error when found. Recommendation: Management should make a deposit to the reserve for replacements for $5,980. Management's response: Management concurs with the finding and recommendation. Management will make a deposit of $5,980 during the year ended December 31, 2025.
Finding reference number: 2024-002 Assistance Listing (Federal award identification number and year): Supportive Housing for the Elderly, Assistance Listing No. 14.157, 143-EE054-WAH-NP and 2006 Auditor non-compliance code: Z – Other Finding resolution status: In process Universe population size: The universe population size is not applicable to the finding. Sample size information: The sample size information is not applicable to the finding. Statistically valid sample: N/A Name of Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: N/A Questioned costs: N/A Statement of condition 2024-002: The Corporation's accounting books and records as submitted for audit included certain accounts which were not presented in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). As a result, audit adjustments provided by management were required to present the December 31, 2024 financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Criteria: Pursuant to the Regulatory Agreement, the books and records of the Company are required to be kept in accordance with the requirements of HUD, which includes adequate design and monitoring of controls to safeguard the Corporation's assets. Chapter 2 of the Financial Operations and Accounting Procedures of Insured Multi-Family Projects Handbook (Handbook 4370.2 Rev.1) provides the accounting and financial operations requirements of a HUD insured multi-family property including: maintenance of books and records, completeness and accuracy of books and records, and an auditable paper trail. Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with the terms of the Regulatory Agreement. Audit adjustments provided by management were required to present the December 31, 2024 financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Cause: Certain reconciliations were not completed or reviewed timely which resulted in unrecorded journal entries. Recommendation: Management should review the internal controls to ensure that the accounting software allows for timely recording of information and that a timely review of the reconciliations is completed by another accountant not responsible for the month end close. Management's response: Management concurs with the finding and the auditor's recommendation. The accounting software provider is being changed and a new system to indicate review and approval of the month end closing process will be implemented.
Finding reference number: 2024-001 Assistance Listing (Federal award identification number and year): Supportive Housing for the Elderly, Assistance Listing No. 14.157, 143-EE054-WAH-NP and 2006 Auditor non-compliance code: A – Unauthorized withdrawal from replacement reserve Finding resolution status: In process Universe population size: The universe population size is not applicable to the finding. Sample size information: The sample size information is not applicable to the finding. Statistically valid sample: N/A Name of Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: N/A Questioned costs: $5,980 Statement of condition 2024-001: During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Corporation withdrew $5,980 from the reserve for replacements without obtaining HUD approval. Criteria: Pursuant to the HUD regulatory agreement, the Corporation is required to obtain HUD approval for withdrawals from the reserve for replacements. Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with the HUD regulatory agreement and the reserve for replacements is underfunded. Cause: The bank withdrew the funds from the reserve for replacements account instead of the operating account due to an error reading the check. Funds were not transferred to correct the error when found. Recommendation: Management should make a deposit to the reserve for replacements for $5,980. Management's response: Management concurs with the finding and recommendation. Management will make a deposit of $5,980 during the year ended December 31, 2025.
Finding reference number: 2024-002 Assistance Listing (Federal award identification number and year): Supportive Housing for the Elderly, Assistance Listing No. 14.157, 143-EE054-WAH-NP and 2006 Auditor non-compliance code: Z – Other Finding resolution status: In process Universe population size: The universe population size is not applicable to the finding. Sample size information: The sample size information is not applicable to the finding. Statistically valid sample: N/A Name of Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: N/A Questioned costs: N/A Statement of condition 2024-002: The Corporation's accounting books and records as submitted for audit included certain accounts which were not presented in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). As a result, audit adjustments provided by management were required to present the December 31, 2024 financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Criteria: Pursuant to the Regulatory Agreement, the books and records of the Company are required to be kept in accordance with the requirements of HUD, which includes adequate design and monitoring of controls to safeguard the Corporation's assets. Chapter 2 of the Financial Operations and Accounting Procedures of Insured Multi-Family Projects Handbook (Handbook 4370.2 Rev.1) provides the accounting and financial operations requirements of a HUD insured multi-family property including: maintenance of books and records, completeness and accuracy of books and records, and an auditable paper trail. Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with the terms of the Regulatory Agreement. Audit adjustments provided by management were required to present the December 31, 2024 financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Cause: Certain reconciliations were not completed or reviewed timely which resulted in unrecorded journal entries. Recommendation: Management should review the internal controls to ensure that the accounting software allows for timely recording of information and that a timely review of the reconciliations is completed by another accountant not responsible for the month end close. Management's response: Management concurs with the finding and the auditor's recommendation. The accounting software provider is being changed and a new system to indicate review and approval of the month end closing process will be implemented.