Audit 40729

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$5.24M
Findings
8
Programs
6
Organization: Housing Initiatives, INC (WI)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-09-24

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
45755 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
45756 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
45757 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
45758 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
622197 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
622198 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
622199 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
622200 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $2.55M Yes 1
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $1.14M Yes 1
14.256 Neighborhood Stabilization Program $483,996 - 0
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $216,461 - 0
14.235 Supportive Housing Program $215,700 - 0
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $206,751 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
MRLMUAJQZKS7 Brad Hinkfuss Auditee
6086201751 Tara Bast Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles in Office of Management and Budget Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations, or the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as a reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Housing Initiatives, Inc. under programs of the federal government of the year ended December 31, 2022. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administration Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Housing Initiatives, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Housing Initiatives, Inc.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles in Office of Management and Budget Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations, or the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as a reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Housing Initiatives, Inc. did not pass through any funds to subrecipients.
Title: LOANS OUTSTANDING Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles in Office of Management and Budget Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations, or the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as a reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Housing Initiatives, Inc. has received various loans through the federal loan programs listed below. As required by Uniform Guidance, the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes loan balances outstanding at the beginning of the year that are subject to compliance. Over time, certain loans are considered past the Period of Availability (POA) and are no longer subject to federal compliance. The loan balances disclosed below include all loans, including those that may be past the POA. The balance of loans outstanding at December 31, 2022 are: 14.218 Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants $206,751, 14.235 Supportive Housing Program $416,545, 14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $3,656,259, 14.256 Neighborhood Stabilization Program $483,996, 14.267 Continuum of Care Program $95,314 for a total of $4,858,865. Housing Initiatives, Inc. received no additional loans during the year.

Finding Details

2022-002 Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistance Listing Number 14.239, Home Investment Partnership Program and 14.267 Continuum of Care Program: Control Deficiency Criteria: To meet the various aspects of program compliance, tenant files should have documentation that includes income verification, eligibility determination and current rental agreements. Condition: Tests of tenant files identified instances where not all documentation was able to be located. Cause: Housing Initiatives, Inc. does not have a consistent process and recordkeeping system that ensures all tenant files are complete or that all applicable records are available timely. Effect: Without the necessary documentation to verify that tenants meet the various compliance requirements, there may be instances of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that Housing Initiative develop processes and procedures to ensure that all tenant files are complete and include all necessary documentation to verify compliance. Response: Housing Initiative, Inc. is aware of the compliance requirements and the importance of complete tenant files. We have been working towards updating records and utilizing electronic records systems which may have resulted in not being able to find the documentation during testing. We feel tenant files and records should be complete in the future.
2022-002 Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistance Listing Number 14.239, Home Investment Partnership Program and 14.267 Continuum of Care Program: Control Deficiency Criteria: To meet the various aspects of program compliance, tenant files should have documentation that includes income verification, eligibility determination and current rental agreements. Condition: Tests of tenant files identified instances where not all documentation was able to be located. Cause: Housing Initiatives, Inc. does not have a consistent process and recordkeeping system that ensures all tenant files are complete or that all applicable records are available timely. Effect: Without the necessary documentation to verify that tenants meet the various compliance requirements, there may be instances of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that Housing Initiative develop processes and procedures to ensure that all tenant files are complete and include all necessary documentation to verify compliance. Response: Housing Initiative, Inc. is aware of the compliance requirements and the importance of complete tenant files. We have been working towards updating records and utilizing electronic records systems which may have resulted in not being able to find the documentation during testing. We feel tenant files and records should be complete in the future.
2022-002 Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistance Listing Number 14.239, Home Investment Partnership Program and 14.267 Continuum of Care Program: Control Deficiency Criteria: To meet the various aspects of program compliance, tenant files should have documentation that includes income verification, eligibility determination and current rental agreements. Condition: Tests of tenant files identified instances where not all documentation was able to be located. Cause: Housing Initiatives, Inc. does not have a consistent process and recordkeeping system that ensures all tenant files are complete or that all applicable records are available timely. Effect: Without the necessary documentation to verify that tenants meet the various compliance requirements, there may be instances of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that Housing Initiative develop processes and procedures to ensure that all tenant files are complete and include all necessary documentation to verify compliance. Response: Housing Initiative, Inc. is aware of the compliance requirements and the importance of complete tenant files. We have been working towards updating records and utilizing electronic records systems which may have resulted in not being able to find the documentation during testing. We feel tenant files and records should be complete in the future.
2022-002 Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistance Listing Number 14.239, Home Investment Partnership Program and 14.267 Continuum of Care Program: Control Deficiency Criteria: To meet the various aspects of program compliance, tenant files should have documentation that includes income verification, eligibility determination and current rental agreements. Condition: Tests of tenant files identified instances where not all documentation was able to be located. Cause: Housing Initiatives, Inc. does not have a consistent process and recordkeeping system that ensures all tenant files are complete or that all applicable records are available timely. Effect: Without the necessary documentation to verify that tenants meet the various compliance requirements, there may be instances of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that Housing Initiative develop processes and procedures to ensure that all tenant files are complete and include all necessary documentation to verify compliance. Response: Housing Initiative, Inc. is aware of the compliance requirements and the importance of complete tenant files. We have been working towards updating records and utilizing electronic records systems which may have resulted in not being able to find the documentation during testing. We feel tenant files and records should be complete in the future.
2022-002 Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistance Listing Number 14.239, Home Investment Partnership Program and 14.267 Continuum of Care Program: Control Deficiency Criteria: To meet the various aspects of program compliance, tenant files should have documentation that includes income verification, eligibility determination and current rental agreements. Condition: Tests of tenant files identified instances where not all documentation was able to be located. Cause: Housing Initiatives, Inc. does not have a consistent process and recordkeeping system that ensures all tenant files are complete or that all applicable records are available timely. Effect: Without the necessary documentation to verify that tenants meet the various compliance requirements, there may be instances of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that Housing Initiative develop processes and procedures to ensure that all tenant files are complete and include all necessary documentation to verify compliance. Response: Housing Initiative, Inc. is aware of the compliance requirements and the importance of complete tenant files. We have been working towards updating records and utilizing electronic records systems which may have resulted in not being able to find the documentation during testing. We feel tenant files and records should be complete in the future.
2022-002 Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistance Listing Number 14.239, Home Investment Partnership Program and 14.267 Continuum of Care Program: Control Deficiency Criteria: To meet the various aspects of program compliance, tenant files should have documentation that includes income verification, eligibility determination and current rental agreements. Condition: Tests of tenant files identified instances where not all documentation was able to be located. Cause: Housing Initiatives, Inc. does not have a consistent process and recordkeeping system that ensures all tenant files are complete or that all applicable records are available timely. Effect: Without the necessary documentation to verify that tenants meet the various compliance requirements, there may be instances of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that Housing Initiative develop processes and procedures to ensure that all tenant files are complete and include all necessary documentation to verify compliance. Response: Housing Initiative, Inc. is aware of the compliance requirements and the importance of complete tenant files. We have been working towards updating records and utilizing electronic records systems which may have resulted in not being able to find the documentation during testing. We feel tenant files and records should be complete in the future.
2022-002 Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistance Listing Number 14.239, Home Investment Partnership Program and 14.267 Continuum of Care Program: Control Deficiency Criteria: To meet the various aspects of program compliance, tenant files should have documentation that includes income verification, eligibility determination and current rental agreements. Condition: Tests of tenant files identified instances where not all documentation was able to be located. Cause: Housing Initiatives, Inc. does not have a consistent process and recordkeeping system that ensures all tenant files are complete or that all applicable records are available timely. Effect: Without the necessary documentation to verify that tenants meet the various compliance requirements, there may be instances of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that Housing Initiative develop processes and procedures to ensure that all tenant files are complete and include all necessary documentation to verify compliance. Response: Housing Initiative, Inc. is aware of the compliance requirements and the importance of complete tenant files. We have been working towards updating records and utilizing electronic records systems which may have resulted in not being able to find the documentation during testing. We feel tenant files and records should be complete in the future.
2022-002 Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistance Listing Number 14.239, Home Investment Partnership Program and 14.267 Continuum of Care Program: Control Deficiency Criteria: To meet the various aspects of program compliance, tenant files should have documentation that includes income verification, eligibility determination and current rental agreements. Condition: Tests of tenant files identified instances where not all documentation was able to be located. Cause: Housing Initiatives, Inc. does not have a consistent process and recordkeeping system that ensures all tenant files are complete or that all applicable records are available timely. Effect: Without the necessary documentation to verify that tenants meet the various compliance requirements, there may be instances of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that Housing Initiative develop processes and procedures to ensure that all tenant files are complete and include all necessary documentation to verify compliance. Response: Housing Initiative, Inc. is aware of the compliance requirements and the importance of complete tenant files. We have been working towards updating records and utilizing electronic records systems which may have resulted in not being able to find the documentation during testing. We feel tenant files and records should be complete in the future.