Audit 45954

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$1.38M
Findings
4
Programs
2
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-03-30

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
43884 2022-001 Material Weakness - A
43885 2022-002 Material Weakness - N
620326 2022-001 Material Weakness - A
620327 2022-002 Material Weakness - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $1.07M - 0
14.872 Capital Fund Program $318,660 Yes 2

Contacts

Name Title Type
DN7SNH4F74U7 Sandra Perry Auditee
2523355411 Greg Redman Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) includes the federal grant activity of Elizabeth City Housing Authority under the programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2022. The information in the SEFA 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 and the State Single Audit Implementation Act. Because the Schedules presents only a selected portion of the operations of Elizabeth City Housing Authority, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of Elizabeth City Housing Authority. Expenditures reported in the SEFA are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

Section III ? Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding 2022-001 Capital Fund Activities Allowed or Unallowed Federal Agency: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal program: Public Housing Capital Fund ALN #: 14.872 Type of Finding: Material Weakness Criteria or specific requirement: All Capital Fund expenditures should be supported by proper documentation. Condition: There were payments made from the 2018, 2019 and 2020 capital fund years to a contractor for services performed. The housing authority was unable to provide a signed contract with the contractor. All expenditures were supported by invoices. Questioned Cost: $0 Context: Cause: The housing authority does not have an engineer assisting with the capital fund projects. All services are provided by the executive director as it relates to the capital funds. Per the executive director, a contract was signed and obtained. However, the file containing that documentation could not be located at the time of the audit. Effect: Not all required documentation was maintained to support Capital Fund expenditures. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: Management must ensure that all required documentation for Capital Fund expenditures is obtained and maintained. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management understands and agrees with this finding. Our procedures are being followed as to the obtaining of all required documentation for Capital Fund expenditures. We will make every effort to put a proper file documentation system in place.
Section III ? Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding 2022-002 Special Tests and Provisions ? Wage Rate Requirements Federal Agency: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal program: Public Housing Capital Fund ALN #: 14.872 Type of Finding: Material Weakness Criteria or specific requirement: Per the Wage Rate Requirements 42 USC 1437j(a) and (b); 24 CFR section 905.308, projects funded with Capital Funds are required to substantiate that those requirements are met. Condition: There were payments made from the 2018, 2019 and 2020 capital fund years to a contractor for services performed. The housing authority was unable to provide copies of the employee interviews documenting that prevailing wages were paid. Questioned Cost: $0 Context: Cause: The housing authority does not have an engineer assisting with the capital fund projects. All services are provided by the executive director as it relates to the capital funds. Per the executive director, the interviews were performed as required. However, the file containing that documentation could not be located at the time of the audit. Effect: Not all required documentation was maintained to support compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: Management must ensure that all required documentation for Capital Fund requirements is obtained and maintained. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management understands and agrees with this finding. Our procedures are being followed as to the obtaining of all required documentation for Capital Fund expenditures. We will make every effort to put a proper file documentation system in place.
Section III ? Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding 2022-001 Capital Fund Activities Allowed or Unallowed Federal Agency: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal program: Public Housing Capital Fund ALN #: 14.872 Type of Finding: Material Weakness Criteria or specific requirement: All Capital Fund expenditures should be supported by proper documentation. Condition: There were payments made from the 2018, 2019 and 2020 capital fund years to a contractor for services performed. The housing authority was unable to provide a signed contract with the contractor. All expenditures were supported by invoices. Questioned Cost: $0 Context: Cause: The housing authority does not have an engineer assisting with the capital fund projects. All services are provided by the executive director as it relates to the capital funds. Per the executive director, a contract was signed and obtained. However, the file containing that documentation could not be located at the time of the audit. Effect: Not all required documentation was maintained to support Capital Fund expenditures. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: Management must ensure that all required documentation for Capital Fund expenditures is obtained and maintained. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management understands and agrees with this finding. Our procedures are being followed as to the obtaining of all required documentation for Capital Fund expenditures. We will make every effort to put a proper file documentation system in place.
Section III ? Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding 2022-002 Special Tests and Provisions ? Wage Rate Requirements Federal Agency: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal program: Public Housing Capital Fund ALN #: 14.872 Type of Finding: Material Weakness Criteria or specific requirement: Per the Wage Rate Requirements 42 USC 1437j(a) and (b); 24 CFR section 905.308, projects funded with Capital Funds are required to substantiate that those requirements are met. Condition: There were payments made from the 2018, 2019 and 2020 capital fund years to a contractor for services performed. The housing authority was unable to provide copies of the employee interviews documenting that prevailing wages were paid. Questioned Cost: $0 Context: Cause: The housing authority does not have an engineer assisting with the capital fund projects. All services are provided by the executive director as it relates to the capital funds. Per the executive director, the interviews were performed as required. However, the file containing that documentation could not be located at the time of the audit. Effect: Not all required documentation was maintained to support compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: Management must ensure that all required documentation for Capital Fund requirements is obtained and maintained. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management understands and agrees with this finding. Our procedures are being followed as to the obtaining of all required documentation for Capital Fund expenditures. We will make every effort to put a proper file documentation system in place.