Audit 365028

FY End
2025-03-31
Total Expended
$12.31M
Findings
2
Programs
2
Year: 2025 Accepted: 2025-08-27
Auditor: Galindez LLC

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
574726 2025-001 - - N
1151168 2025-001 - - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $11.65M Yes 1
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $657,130 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
E6SJWF3ZL9D7 Lymari Colon Auditee
7872426160 Rafael Nieves Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of presentation Accounting Policies: Summary of significant accounting policies a. The Schedule is prepared from Casa Barranquitas Inc.’s accounting records and is not intended to present its financial position or the results of its operations. b. The financial transactions are recorded by Casa Barranquitas Inc. in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grants, which are consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. c. Expenditures are recognized in the accounting period in which the liability is incurred, if measurable or when actually paid, whichever occurs first. d. Expenditures are reported on the Schedule on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures may or may not be allowable or may be limited as to reimbursement. e. Casa Barranquitas Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Casa Barranquitas 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 (the Schedule) includes the federal grants activity of Casa Barranquitas, Inc. under programs of the federal government for the year ended March 31, 2025. The information in the Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (the Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Casa Barranquitas, Inc., it is not intended to, and does not, present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of Casa Barranquitas, Inc.
Title: Assistance Listing Numbers (ALN) Accounting Policies: Summary of significant accounting policies a. The Schedule is prepared from Casa Barranquitas Inc.’s accounting records and is not intended to present its financial position or the results of its operations. b. The financial transactions are recorded by Casa Barranquitas Inc. in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grants, which are consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. c. Expenditures are recognized in the accounting period in which the liability is incurred, if measurable or when actually paid, whichever occurs first. d. Expenditures are reported on the Schedule on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures may or may not be allowable or may be limited as to reimbursement. e. Casa Barranquitas Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Casa Barranquitas Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Assistance Listing Numbers (ALN) included in the Schedule are determined based on the program name, review of grant contract information and the public descriptions of federal assistance listings published by the U.S. Government in sam.gov.
Title: Major Federal Program Accounting Policies: Summary of significant accounting policies a. The Schedule is prepared from Casa Barranquitas Inc.’s accounting records and is not intended to present its financial position or the results of its operations. b. The financial transactions are recorded by Casa Barranquitas Inc. in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grants, which are consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. c. Expenditures are recognized in the accounting period in which the liability is incurred, if measurable or when actually paid, whichever occurs first. d. Expenditures are reported on the Schedule on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures may or may not be allowable or may be limited as to reimbursement. e. Casa Barranquitas Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Casa Barranquitas Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Major programs are identified in the Summary of Auditors’ Results Section in the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Cost. Federal programs are presented by federal agency.

Finding Details

Finding No. 2025-001 – Residual receipt deposit. Federal Program ALN 14.157 - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 202 Capital Advance Program – Supportive Housing for the Elderly Name of Federal Agency U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Category Other Matter Compliance requirement Special Tests Criteria Per HUD guidelines and the Project's regulatory agreement, any residual receipt cash surplus must be deposited into the residual receipt account within 90 days of fiscal year-end. Condition As of March 31, 2024, the Project had a surplus cash balance of $49,570. This surplus was deposited into a Residual Receipts account after the required 90-day period had elapsed. The deposit was ultimately made on March 31, 2025, approximately 12 months after fiscal year-end. Per HUD guidelines and the Project's regulatory agreement, any residual receipt cash surplus must be deposited into the residual receipt account within 90 days of fiscal year-end.Cause The delay in depositing the surplus cash into the residual receipts restricted account was due to an issue with the client's entity Employer Identification Number (EIN) on file with the financial institution. This discrepancy prevented the timely opening of the required account. The Project indicated that the process to correct the EIN and open the new bank account involved multiple steps and coordination with the bank, which significantly extended the timeline beyond the required deposit period. Effect Noncompliance with the 90-day deposit requirement may subject the Project to regulatory scrutiny and potential sanctions, including findings in the annual audit and additional oversight from HUD. Questioned Cost None. Context Projects operating under HUD regulatory agreements are required to deposit any residual cash surplus into a restricted residual receipts account within 90 days after the fiscal year-end. These funds are intended to be used for future project needs as approved by HUD, and the timely deposit is a critical compliance measure to ensure appropriate financial oversight and fund availability. This process helps HUD monitor the financial health of the project and prevent misuse of surplus cash. Report of a prior year finding No Recommendation We recommend that management implement procedures to track and ensure timely deposits of residual receipt cash surpluses in accordance with HUD requirements. This may include setting calendar reminders, assigning responsibilities, and performing periodic reviews after each fiscal year-end. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions. The Project’s management agrees with this finding. Please refer to the corrective action plan on page 41.
Finding No. 2025-001 – Residual receipt deposit. Federal Program ALN 14.157 - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 202 Capital Advance Program – Supportive Housing for the Elderly Name of Federal Agency U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Category Other Matter Compliance requirement Special Tests Criteria Per HUD guidelines and the Project's regulatory agreement, any residual receipt cash surplus must be deposited into the residual receipt account within 90 days of fiscal year-end. Condition As of March 31, 2024, the Project had a surplus cash balance of $49,570. This surplus was deposited into a Residual Receipts account after the required 90-day period had elapsed. The deposit was ultimately made on March 31, 2025, approximately 12 months after fiscal year-end. Per HUD guidelines and the Project's regulatory agreement, any residual receipt cash surplus must be deposited into the residual receipt account within 90 days of fiscal year-end.Cause The delay in depositing the surplus cash into the residual receipts restricted account was due to an issue with the client's entity Employer Identification Number (EIN) on file with the financial institution. This discrepancy prevented the timely opening of the required account. The Project indicated that the process to correct the EIN and open the new bank account involved multiple steps and coordination with the bank, which significantly extended the timeline beyond the required deposit period. Effect Noncompliance with the 90-day deposit requirement may subject the Project to regulatory scrutiny and potential sanctions, including findings in the annual audit and additional oversight from HUD. Questioned Cost None. Context Projects operating under HUD regulatory agreements are required to deposit any residual cash surplus into a restricted residual receipts account within 90 days after the fiscal year-end. These funds are intended to be used for future project needs as approved by HUD, and the timely deposit is a critical compliance measure to ensure appropriate financial oversight and fund availability. This process helps HUD monitor the financial health of the project and prevent misuse of surplus cash. Report of a prior year finding No Recommendation We recommend that management implement procedures to track and ensure timely deposits of residual receipt cash surpluses in accordance with HUD requirements. This may include setting calendar reminders, assigning responsibilities, and performing periodic reviews after each fiscal year-end. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions. The Project’s management agrees with this finding. Please refer to the corrective action plan on page 41.