Audit 365924

FY End

2024-12-31

Total Expended

$3.32M

Findings

4

Programs

3

Organization: Public Housing Authority of Butte (MT)

Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-09-09

Auditor: Smith Marion and CO

Organization Exclusion Status:

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ID	Ref	Severity	Repeat	Requirement
576033	2024-002	Significant Deficiency	-	L
576034	2024-002	Significant Deficiency	-	L
1152475	2024-002	Significant Deficiency	-	L
1152476	2024-002	Significant Deficiency	-	L

ALN	Program	Spent	Major	Findings
14.871	Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers	$3.13M	Yes	1
14.238	Shelter Plus Care	$131,333	-	0
14.879	Mainstream Vouchers	$65,299	Yes	1

Contacts

Name	Title	Type
L8LXZWPJJNF8	Revonda Stordahl	Auditee
4067826461	Cole Monroe	Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NOTE 1: SCOPE OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: NOTE 1: SCOPE OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule presents the expenditures incurred (and related awards received) by the Public Housing Authority of Butte (Authority) that are reimbursable under federal programs of federal agencies providing financial assistance awards. For the purpose of this schedule, only the portion of the program expenditures reimbursable with such federal funds is reported in the accompanying schedule. Program expenditures in excess of the maximum federal reimbursement authorized or the portion of the program expenditures that were funded with local or other nonfederal funds are excluded from the accompanying schedule. This schedule also only includes the amounts expended by the Authority, none of the amount expended, if any, by the blended or discretely present component units have been included. NOTE 2: BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The expenditures included in the accompanying schedule were reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures are recognized in the accounting period in which the related liability is incurred. Expenditures reported included any property or equipment acquisitions incurred under the federal program. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: NOTE 3: 10% DE MINIMIS INDIRECT COST RATE The Authority has not elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed in the Uniform Guidance, section 414. The accompanying schedule presents the expenditures incurred (and related awards received) by the Public Housing Authority of Butte (Authority) that are reimbursable under federal programs of federal agencies providing financial assistance awards. For the purpose of this schedule, only the portion of the program expenditures reimbursable with such federal funds is reported in the accompanying schedule. Program expenditures in excess of the maximum federal reimbursement authorized or the portion of the program expenditures that were funded with local or other nonfederal funds are excluded from the accompanying schedule. This schedule also only includes the amounts expended by the Authority, none of the amount expended, if any, by the blended or discretely present component units have been included.

Title: NOTE 2: BASIS OF ACCOUNTING Accounting Policies: NOTE 1: SCOPE OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule presents the expenditures incurred (and related awards received) by the Public Housing Authority of Butte (Authority) that are reimbursable under federal programs of federal agencies providing financial assistance awards. For the purpose of this schedule, only the portion of the program expenditures reimbursable with such federal funds is reported in the accompanying schedule. Program expenditures in excess of the maximum federal reimbursement authorized or the portion of the program expenditures that were funded with local or other nonfederal funds are excluded from the accompanying schedule. This schedule also only includes the amounts expended by the Authority, none of the amount expended, if any, by the blended or discretely present component units have been included. NOTE 2: BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The expenditures included in the accompanying schedule were reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures are recognized in the accounting period in which the related liability is incurred. Expenditures reported included any property or equipment acquisitions incurred under the federal program. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: NOTE 3: 10% DE MINIMIS INDIRECT COST RATE The Authority has not elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed in the Uniform Guidance, section 414. The expenditures included in the accompanying schedule were reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures are recognized in the accounting period in which the related liability is incurred. Expenditures reported included any property or equipment acquisitions incurred under the federal program. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of the basic financial statements.

Title: NOTE 3: 10% DE MINIMIS INDIRECT COST RATE Accounting Policies: NOTE 1: SCOPE OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule presents the expenditures incurred (and related awards received) by the Public Housing Authority of Butte (Authority) that are reimbursable under federal programs of federal agencies providing financial assistance awards. For the purpose of this schedule, only the portion of the program expenditures reimbursable with such federal funds is reported in the accompanying schedule. Program expenditures in excess of the maximum federal reimbursement authorized or the portion of the program expenditures that were funded with local or other nonfederal funds are excluded from the accompanying schedule. This schedule also only includes the amounts expended by the Authority, none of the amount expended, if any, by the blended or discretely present component units have been included. NOTE 2: BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The expenditures included in the accompanying schedule were reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures are recognized in the accounting period in which the related liability is incurred. Expenditures reported included any property or equipment acquisitions incurred under the federal program. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: NOTE 3: 10% DE MINIMIS INDIRECT COST RATE The Authority has not elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed in the Uniform Guidance, section 414. The Authority has not elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed in the Uniform Guidance, section 414.

Finding Details

Finding 2024-002

HUD Required Reporting HUD regulations and federal requirements mandate timely submission of the Unaudited Financial Assessment Subsystem for Public Housing Agencies (FASSPHA). During the audit, it was noted that the Authority did not meet the prescribed deadlines for submitting the unaudited FASSPHA to federal agencies. This lapse was identified against a backdrop of the Authority traditionally maintaining a good track record with reporting. The recent delays mark a departure from their usual compliance practices and have occurred amidst organizational changes and challenges, including staff turnover and procedural adjustments within the finance department. The failure to meet reporting deadlines can be attributed to a combination of factors, including major staff turnover, which led to a loss of institutional knowledge and expertise critical for the preparation and submission of these reports. These challenges were compounded by inefficiencies in the Authority’s internal processes for report preparation and submission. "The failure to submit the report on time undermines the Authority’s compliance with federal regulations, potentially affecting its eligibility for future funding and leading to reputational damage. It may also delay financial and operational decisions by HUD that depend on the analysis of these reports. " It is recommended that the Authority: (1) Prioritize the recruitment and training of new staff to fill critical roles, ensuring they are well-versed in HUD reporting requirements; (2) Establish a contingency plan for maintaining continuity of operations in the event of key personnel turnover or unavailability; and (3) Revise and streamline internal reporting processes to improve efficiency and reliability in meeting HUD's reporting deadlines. See Corrective Action Plan.

Finding 2024-002

HUD Required Reporting HUD regulations and federal requirements mandate timely submission of the Unaudited Financial Assessment Subsystem for Public Housing Agencies (FASSPHA). During the audit, it was noted that the Authority did not meet the prescribed deadlines for submitting the unaudited FASSPHA to federal agencies. This lapse was identified against a backdrop of the Authority traditionally maintaining a good track record with reporting. The recent delays mark a departure from their usual compliance practices and have occurred amidst organizational changes and challenges, including staff turnover and procedural adjustments within the finance department. The failure to meet reporting deadlines can be attributed to a combination of factors, including major staff turnover, which led to a loss of institutional knowledge and expertise critical for the preparation and submission of these reports. These challenges were compounded by inefficiencies in the Authority’s internal processes for report preparation and submission. "The failure to submit the report on time undermines the Authority’s compliance with federal regulations, potentially affecting its eligibility for future funding and leading to reputational damage. It may also delay financial and operational decisions by HUD that depend on the analysis of these reports. " It is recommended that the Authority: (1) Prioritize the recruitment and training of new staff to fill critical roles, ensuring they are well-versed in HUD reporting requirements; (2) Establish a contingency plan for maintaining continuity of operations in the event of key personnel turnover or unavailability; and (3) Revise and streamline internal reporting processes to improve efficiency and reliability in meeting HUD's reporting deadlines. See Corrective Action Plan.

Finding 2024-002

HUD Required Reporting HUD regulations and federal requirements mandate timely submission of the Unaudited Financial Assessment Subsystem for Public Housing Agencies (FASSPHA). During the audit, it was noted that the Authority did not meet the prescribed deadlines for submitting the unaudited FASSPHA to federal agencies. This lapse was identified against a backdrop of the Authority traditionally maintaining a good track record with reporting. The recent delays mark a departure from their usual compliance practices and have occurred amidst organizational changes and challenges, including staff turnover and procedural adjustments within the finance department. The failure to meet reporting deadlines can be attributed to a combination of factors, including major staff turnover, which led to a loss of institutional knowledge and expertise critical for the preparation and submission of these reports. These challenges were compounded by inefficiencies in the Authority’s internal processes for report preparation and submission. "The failure to submit the report on time undermines the Authority’s compliance with federal regulations, potentially affecting its eligibility for future funding and leading to reputational damage. It may also delay financial and operational decisions by HUD that depend on the analysis of these reports. " It is recommended that the Authority: (1) Prioritize the recruitment and training of new staff to fill critical roles, ensuring they are well-versed in HUD reporting requirements; (2) Establish a contingency plan for maintaining continuity of operations in the event of key personnel turnover or unavailability; and (3) Revise and streamline internal reporting processes to improve efficiency and reliability in meeting HUD's reporting deadlines. See Corrective Action Plan.

Finding 2024-002

HUD Required Reporting HUD regulations and federal requirements mandate timely submission of the Unaudited Financial Assessment Subsystem for Public Housing Agencies (FASSPHA). During the audit, it was noted that the Authority did not meet the prescribed deadlines for submitting the unaudited FASSPHA to federal agencies. This lapse was identified against a backdrop of the Authority traditionally maintaining a good track record with reporting. The recent delays mark a departure from their usual compliance practices and have occurred amidst organizational changes and challenges, including staff turnover and procedural adjustments within the finance department. The failure to meet reporting deadlines can be attributed to a combination of factors, including major staff turnover, which led to a loss of institutional knowledge and expertise critical for the preparation and submission of these reports. These challenges were compounded by inefficiencies in the Authority’s internal processes for report preparation and submission. "The failure to submit the report on time undermines the Authority’s compliance with federal regulations, potentially affecting its eligibility for future funding and leading to reputational damage. It may also delay financial and operational decisions by HUD that depend on the analysis of these reports. " It is recommended that the Authority: (1) Prioritize the recruitment and training of new staff to fill critical roles, ensuring they are well-versed in HUD reporting requirements; (2) Establish a contingency plan for maintaining continuity of operations in the event of key personnel turnover or unavailability; and (3) Revise and streamline internal reporting processes to improve efficiency and reliability in meeting HUD's reporting deadlines. See Corrective Action Plan.