Audit 4153

FY End
2020-06-30
Total Expended
$22.55M
Findings
4
Programs
4
Year: 2020 Accepted: 2023-11-27

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
2423 2020-002 Significant Deficiency - A
2424 2020-002 Significant Deficiency - AE
578865 2020-002 Significant Deficiency - A
578866 2020-002 Significant Deficiency - AE

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $19.49M Yes 1
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $2.13M Yes 1
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $559,999 - 0
81.042 Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons $371,233 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
GKL3BZAZ4KU5 Darren Williams Auditee
2154483110 Digesh Patel Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures presented on the Schedules are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: PHDC elected not to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. The accompanying Schedules of Expenditures of Federal Awards and State and Local Financial Assistance (the “Schedules”) present the activities of the federal, state and local awards programs of Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (“PHDC”). The information in these Schedules 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”) and the City of Philadelphia Subrecipient Audit Guide. Because the Schedules present only a selected portion of the operations of PHDC, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of PHDC.
Title: Summary of Significant Policies Accounting Policies: Expenditures presented on the Schedules are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: PHDC elected not to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. Expenditures presented on the Schedules are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
Title: Unresolved Program Costs – Contracts with Third–Party Subrecipients Accounting Policies: Expenditures presented on the Schedules are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: PHDC elected not to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. Approximately $1,434,678 in property costs and advances applicable to contracts with the City were expended by ECA (Energy Coordinating Agency) a PHDC third-party subrecipient for the year ended June 30, 2020. As of February 15, 2021, PHDC has not determined the eligibility of cumulative costs and advances of approximately $17,726 expended by the Non Profit Finance Fund (prior year subrecipient) because PHDC has not received and reviewed audit financial reports required from the agency covering such items. Ultimate eligibility of these costs is contingent upon PHDC obtaining the appropriate audit reports indicating compliance on the part of the subrecipients.
Title: Cost Allocation Plan Accounting Policies: Expenditures presented on the Schedules are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: PHDC elected not to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. PHDC elected not to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Program Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Grants Cluster (CFDA 14.218, Award Year 7/1/19- 6/30/2020, Contract #20-20155, Pass-though grantor DHCD) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568, Award Year 7/1/19-6/30/2020, Contract #C000061723, Pass-through grantor Commonwealth of PA) Criteria Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over the financial reporting function. Management is also responsible for maintaining adequate supporting documentation for transactions and compliance elements. Condition CFDA 14.218 – of the sample of 25 transactions tested for allowable costs, support for three disbursements could not be located, resulting in questioned costs of $23,803. CFDA 93.568 – of the sample of 25 transactions tested, contracts for two vendors could not be located. CFDA 93.568 – of the sample of 25 files tested for eligibility, one client file could not be located. Cause The immediate transition to remote working, as a result of the pandemic, in the middle of a significant general ledger conversion proved challenging for PHDC. PHDC experienced inefficiencies with no standard naming/filing convention being followed. Effect Without proper filing and retention of supporting documentation, we could not determine the accuracy and compliance of the major program compliance requirements. Recommendation We recommend that PHDC follow procedures consistently to ensure that supporting documentation is filed correctly. Management’s Response to Finding PHDC is in agreement with this finding and will complete and implement a corrective action plan.
Program Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Grants Cluster (CFDA 14.218, Award Year 7/1/19- 6/30/2020, Contract #20-20155, Pass-though grantor DHCD) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568, Award Year 7/1/19-6/30/2020, Contract #C000061723, Pass-through grantor Commonwealth of PA) Criteria Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over the financial reporting function. Management is also responsible for maintaining adequate supporting documentation for transactions and compliance elements. Condition CFDA 14.218 – of the sample of 25 transactions tested for allowable costs, support for three disbursements could not be located, resulting in questioned costs of $23,803. CFDA 93.568 – of the sample of 25 transactions tested, contracts for two vendors could not be located. CFDA 93.568 – of the sample of 25 files tested for eligibility, one client file could not be located. Cause The immediate transition to remote working, as a result of the pandemic, in the middle of a significant general ledger conversion proved challenging for PHDC. PHDC experienced inefficiencies with no standard naming/filing convention being followed. Effect Without proper filing and retention of supporting documentation, we could not determine the accuracy and compliance of the major program compliance requirements. Recommendation We recommend that PHDC follow procedures consistently to ensure that supporting documentation is filed correctly. Management’s Response to Finding PHDC is in agreement with this finding and will complete and implement a corrective action plan.
Program Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Grants Cluster (CFDA 14.218, Award Year 7/1/19- 6/30/2020, Contract #20-20155, Pass-though grantor DHCD) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568, Award Year 7/1/19-6/30/2020, Contract #C000061723, Pass-through grantor Commonwealth of PA) Criteria Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over the financial reporting function. Management is also responsible for maintaining adequate supporting documentation for transactions and compliance elements. Condition CFDA 14.218 – of the sample of 25 transactions tested for allowable costs, support for three disbursements could not be located, resulting in questioned costs of $23,803. CFDA 93.568 – of the sample of 25 transactions tested, contracts for two vendors could not be located. CFDA 93.568 – of the sample of 25 files tested for eligibility, one client file could not be located. Cause The immediate transition to remote working, as a result of the pandemic, in the middle of a significant general ledger conversion proved challenging for PHDC. PHDC experienced inefficiencies with no standard naming/filing convention being followed. Effect Without proper filing and retention of supporting documentation, we could not determine the accuracy and compliance of the major program compliance requirements. Recommendation We recommend that PHDC follow procedures consistently to ensure that supporting documentation is filed correctly. Management’s Response to Finding PHDC is in agreement with this finding and will complete and implement a corrective action plan.
Program Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Grants Cluster (CFDA 14.218, Award Year 7/1/19- 6/30/2020, Contract #20-20155, Pass-though grantor DHCD) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568, Award Year 7/1/19-6/30/2020, Contract #C000061723, Pass-through grantor Commonwealth of PA) Criteria Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over the financial reporting function. Management is also responsible for maintaining adequate supporting documentation for transactions and compliance elements. Condition CFDA 14.218 – of the sample of 25 transactions tested for allowable costs, support for three disbursements could not be located, resulting in questioned costs of $23,803. CFDA 93.568 – of the sample of 25 transactions tested, contracts for two vendors could not be located. CFDA 93.568 – of the sample of 25 files tested for eligibility, one client file could not be located. Cause The immediate transition to remote working, as a result of the pandemic, in the middle of a significant general ledger conversion proved challenging for PHDC. PHDC experienced inefficiencies with no standard naming/filing convention being followed. Effect Without proper filing and retention of supporting documentation, we could not determine the accuracy and compliance of the major program compliance requirements. Recommendation We recommend that PHDC follow procedures consistently to ensure that supporting documentation is filed correctly. Management’s Response to Finding PHDC is in agreement with this finding and will complete and implement a corrective action plan.