Audit 378203

FY End
2025-06-30
Total Expended
$1.39M
Findings
6
Programs
1
Organization: Bayberry Courts, Inc. (RI)
Year: 2025 Accepted: 2025-12-30
Auditor: CBIZ CPAS PC

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
1167146 2025-001 Material Weakness Yes E
1167147 2025-002 Material Weakness Yes E
1167148 2025-003 Material Weakness Yes C
1167149 2025-001 Material Weakness Yes E
1167150 2025-002 Material Weakness Yes E
1167151 2025-003 Material Weakness Yes C

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.181 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES $51,389 Yes 3

Contacts

Name Title Type
LMK1RLNA6ES8 Denise F. Barrese Auditee
4014804985 James Wilkinson Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) presents the Federal award activity of Bayberry Courts, Inc., HUD Project No. 016-HD-049. 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 furnishes only a selected portion of the operations of Bayberry Courts, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, activities, or cash flows of Bayberry Courts, Inc.
Expenditures reflected in 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 either not allowable or limited as to reimbursement.
Bayberry Courts, Inc. has elected to not use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Expenditures reported in the Schedule include Section 811 Capital Advance funding and Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Contract revenue received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The HUD Capital Advance amount does not bear interest if the apartments are rented to qualifying low-income tenants for a period of forty years. If no violations occur during that period, the note would be forgiven upon maturity on April 1, 2052.

Finding Details

2025-001: Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities – AL #14.181 – Eligibility Criteria or Specific Requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation) Per HUD’s occupancy requirements (HUD Handbook 4350.3), the project owners are required to determine whether applicants are eligible to occupy the subsidized property and receive housing assistance. Eligibility is determined by federal statute and HUD regulation. Based on the eligibility requirements, project owners must maintain eligibility documentation in the tenant file. Condition During fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, several instances were noted where the Corporation failed to retain the following required eligibility documentation: verification of social security number, income limits, disability status and birth certificate. Cause This noncompliance was the result of an administrative oversight, in which, the property management personnel did not consistently follow the Corporation’s policies and procedures. Effect or Potential Effect Failure to obtain a required eligibility documentation can result in federal assistance to non-qualified individuals. Questioned Costs - None Identification as a Repeat Finding, if applicable – No Recommendation We recommend that the Corporation comply with established policies and procedures to ensure that the proper eligibility documentation is maintained in the tenant files. Views of Responsible Officials See attached response for view of responsible officials and planned corrective actions.
2025-002: Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities – AL #14.181 – Eligibility Criteria or Specific Requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation) Per Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200.303), non-federal entities are required to establish and maintain effective internal controls over federal awards. HUD program guidelines also require documentation and supervisory review of tenant eligibility, rent determinations, and related compliance activities. Condition During our audit, we noted that tenant files, which included eligibility determinations, income verifications, and rent calculations, were not consistently reviewed or approved by management. Cause This was the result of an administrative oversight, in which, the property management personnel did not consistently follow the Corporation’s policies and procedures. Effect or Potential Effect The absence of management review increases the risk of noncompliance with federal regulations, incorrect eligibility determinations, and inaccurate rent calculations, which could result in questioned costs or adverse impact on program participants. Questioned Costs - None Identification as a Repeat Finding, if applicable – No Recommendation We recommend that the Corporation comply with established policies and procedures that require the review and approval of all tenant files by a designated supervisor. Views of Responsible Officials See attached response for view of responsible officials and planned corrective actions.
025-003: Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities – AL #14.181 – Cash Management Criteria or Specific Requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation) Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200.303) requires organizations to establish effective internal controls over federal awards. Proper review and approval are key controls to prevent errors and misstatements. Condition Monthly HUD-52670 forms were submitted to HUD for housing assistance payment requests without evidence of review or approval by management. Cause The Corporation didn’t have adequate controls in place to ensure that monthly HUD-52670 forms were reviewed and approved by management. Effect or Potential Effect There is a risk of potential noncompliance with HUD and federal cash management requirements. Questioned Costs - None Identification as a Repeat Finding, if applicable – No Recommendation We recommend that management implement a process for review and approval of all HUD-52670 forms before submission to HUD. Views of Responsible Officials See attached response for view of responsible officials and planned corrective actions.