Audit 37175

FY End
2022-03-31
Total Expended
$73.30M
Findings
2
Programs
5
Organization: Cypresswood Estates LLC (TX)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2022-12-29

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
33006 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
609448 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L

Contacts

Name Title Type
M98HQ76P6NM3 Melissa Quijano Auditee
7135782100 Mandy Merchant Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: SUB-RECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: The above schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of the Authority and its Blended Component Units and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information on 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. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. In accordance with HUD regulations, HUD considers the Annual Budget Authority for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, ALN No. 14.871, to be considered an expenditure for the purposes of this schedule. Therefore, the amount in this schedule is the total amount received directly from HUD and not the total expenditures paid by the Authority. HCHA Cypresswood Estates, LLC, which is a blended component unit, elected to have their own single audit and their expenditures of federal awards are therefore excluded from the Authority's Schedule of Federal Awards. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Authority did not elect to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate. During the year ended March 31, 2022, the Authority had no sub-recipients.
Title: NONCASH FEDERAL ASSISTANCE Accounting Policies: The above schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of the Authority and its Blended Component Units and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information on 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. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. In accordance with HUD regulations, HUD considers the Annual Budget Authority for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, ALN No. 14.871, to be considered an expenditure for the purposes of this schedule. Therefore, the amount in this schedule is the total amount received directly from HUD and not the total expenditures paid by the Authority. HCHA Cypresswood Estates, LLC, which is a blended component unit, elected to have their own single audit and their expenditures of federal awards are therefore excluded from the Authority's Schedule of Federal Awards. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Authority did not elect to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate. The Authority did not receive any noncash federal assistance for the year ended March 31, 2022.
Title: LOAN PROGRAMS Accounting Policies: The above schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of the Authority and its Blended Component Units and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information on 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. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. In accordance with HUD regulations, HUD considers the Annual Budget Authority for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, ALN No. 14.871, to be considered an expenditure for the purposes of this schedule. Therefore, the amount in this schedule is the total amount received directly from HUD and not the total expenditures paid by the Authority. HCHA Cypresswood Estates, LLC, which is a blended component unit, elected to have their own single audit and their expenditures of federal awards are therefore excluded from the Authority's Schedule of Federal Awards. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Authority did not elect to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate. In accordance with the Uniform Guidance, the notes to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards shall include loan and loan activities of federal programs. During the year ended March 31, 2022, the Authority obtained $14,646,468 in CDBG loans from Harris County, Texas. There were no repayments made during the fiscal year. The March 31, 2022 ending balance of outstanding CDBG loans was $18,800,912.

Finding Details

2022 ? 001 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Housing Voucher Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 14.871 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: TX441VO; 2022 Award Period: April 1, 2021 ? March 31, 2022 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance ? Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: The Uniform Financial Reporting Standards (24 CFR section 5.801) require Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) to submit timely GAAP-based unaudited financial information electronically to HUD via the Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) within 60 days of the PHAs fiscal year end. Condition: The unaudited financial data schedule (FDS) was not submitted to REAC by the deadline. Questioned costs: None Context: The unaudited FDS was submitted to HUD on July 20, 2022. Cause: The unaudited FDS was not prepared timely. Effect: The Authority is not in compliance with reporting requirements. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority implements a control to ensure timely reporting to HUD in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 001 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Housing Voucher Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 14.871 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: TX441VO; 2022 Award Period: April 1, 2021 ? March 31, 2022 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance ? Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: The Uniform Financial Reporting Standards (24 CFR section 5.801) require Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) to submit timely GAAP-based unaudited financial information electronically to HUD via the Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) within 60 days of the PHAs fiscal year end. Condition: The unaudited financial data schedule (FDS) was not submitted to REAC by the deadline. Questioned costs: None Context: The unaudited FDS was submitted to HUD on July 20, 2022. Cause: The unaudited FDS was not prepared timely. Effect: The Authority is not in compliance with reporting requirements. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority implements a control to ensure timely reporting to HUD in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.