Audit 7286

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$1.44M
Findings
6
Programs
1
Organization: Second Step, Inc. (MD)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2023-12-18

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
5522 2023-001 - - N
5523 2023-002 - - N
5524 2023-003 - - N
581964 2023-001 - - N
581965 2023-002 - - N
581966 2023-003 - - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $78,110 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
DTCYB2AW1ML6 Stanley Estremsky Auditee
3014934200 Stewart Grubman Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Loans Loans Guarantee Outstanding Balance Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting Such expenditures are recognized following the Cost principles contained in the Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform administrative Requirements Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards Uniform Guidance wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement The Schedule includes the federal award activity of Second Step, Inc the Entity under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023 The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Entity it is not intended to and does not present the financial position change in net assets or cash flows of the Entity De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Entity is reimbursed for programmatic and administrative costs in accordance with rules set forth by Regulator Federal Award Listing Number 14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Capital Advance Program 1363370
Title: Federal Loan Program Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting Such expenditures are recognized following the Cost principles contained in the Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform administrative Requirements Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards Uniform Guidance wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement The Schedule includes the federal award activity of Second Step, Inc the Entity under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023 The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Entity it is not intended to and does not present the financial position change in net assets or cash flows of the Entity De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Entity is reimbursed for programmatic and administrative costs in accordance with rules set forth by Regulator The Entity received a US Department of Housing and Urban Development Capital Advance under Section 811 of the National Affordable Housing Act The loan balance outstanding at the beginning of the year is included in the federal expenditures presented in the Schedule The Entity received no additional loans during the year

Finding Details

Information on the Universe Population Size-One (1) surplus cash deposit Sample Size-One (1) surplus cash deposit Identification of Repeat Finding Reference Number-N/A Criteria-The regulatory agreement requires surplus cash payments to be deposited in the residual receipts reserve within 90 days of the fiscal year end Statement of Condition-The 2022 required surplus cash deposit of $22,035 was not made with 90 days of the fiscal year end Cause-The reason the deposit was not made is due to management oversight due to a change in management personnel positions Effect or Potential Effect-The requirement to deposit surplus cash within 90 days of the fiscal year was not met Auditor Non-Compliance Code- B-Failure to make required residual receipts deposits Questioned Costs-There were no known questioned costs Reporting Views of Responsible Officials-The Entity’s policy has been to make surplus cash deposits after the final audit has been issued Going forward the focus will be to work with the auditor and owner to get the audits finalized earlier so adequate time is left for the deposits to be made. In instances where the final is not going to be issued and allow enough time, the deposit will be made based on the reviewed draft FHA Contract number- 000-HH005/CMI Context-The finding represents an isolated instance of management oversight due to a change in management personnel positions Recommendations-We recommend that management ensures the surplus cash deposit is done timely in the future or request a waiver from HUD Auditor’s Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations-Management agrees with the finding and has made the required surplus cash deposit to the residual receipts account and has established a system in order to prevent any untimely surplus cash deposits going forward Response-Management agrees with the finding and has made the required surplus cash deposit to the residual receipts account and has established a system in order to prevent any untimely surplus cash deposits going forward
Security Deposit Funding Information on the Universe Population Size-Security deposit activity was reviewed throughout the audit period and at year-end Sample Size-Security deposit activity was reviewed throughout the audit period and at year-end Identification of Repeat Finding Reference Number-N/A Criteria-The regulatory agreement requires that security deposits received from residential tenants are deposited separately in a federally insured financial bank account Statement of Condition-Security deposit balance maintained by the Entity in the bank account was below the amount of residential tenant deposits recorded by the Entity Cause-The reason the deposit was not made is due to management oversight due to a change in management personnel positions Effect or Potential Effect-The security deposit fund is underfunded by a total of $84 Auditor Non-Compliance code-M-Security Deposits Questioned Costs-There were no known questioned costs Reporting Views of Responsible Officials-Auditee agrees with this finding and will make the required deposits timely going forward FHA Contract Number- 000-HH005/CMI Context-The finding represents an isolated instance of management oversight due to a change in management personnel positions Recommendations-We recommend that the Entity fund the bank account immediately to fund the shortfall and create a better system of controls to ensure no future occurrences Auditor’s Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations- The Entity agrees with the finding and has made an additional deposit to the security deposit account in order to fund the shortfall prior to the issuance of the financial statements. They have established a system in order to ensure no further occurrences Response-Management agrees with the finding and has made a deposit to the security deposit account to fund the shortfall prior to the issuance of the financial statements and have established a system in order to ensure no further occurrences
Failure to use EIV Third Party Income Verification Information on the Universe Population Size-Seventeen (17) EIV reports not run for tenants Sample Size-Seventeen (17) EIV reports not run for tenants Identification of Repeat Finding Reference Number-N/A Criteria-The client files should reflect HUD’s Rules and Regulations set forth in the 4350.3 Rev.1 HUD Multifamily Occupancy Handbook (the “Handbook”), Chapter 9 Enterprise Income Verification (“EIV”). Mandatory EIV applies to all programs covered by this Handbook listed in Chapter 1. Statement of Condition-Tenant files were missing information and did not comply with HUD Rules and Regulations Cause-The reason the EIV requirement was not followed is due to management oversight due to a change in management personnel positions Effect or Potential Effect-Incorrect calculations of tenant and subsidy rents Auditor Non-Compliance Code Z-Other Questioned Costs-There were no known questioned costs Reporting Views of Responsible Officials-Auditee agrees with this finding. Going forward, the auditee will run the EIV reports for tenants FHA Contract Number- 000-HH005/CMI Context-The finding represents an isolated instance of management oversight due to a change in management personnel positions Recommendations-We recommend that management run tenant’s EIV reports based on the HUD requirements for the 811 PRAC program during annual certifications Auditor’s Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations-Auditee agrees with this finding. Going forward, the auditee will run the EIV reports for tenants Response-Management agrees with the finding and will run EIV reports during annual certifications
Information on the Universe Population Size-One (1) surplus cash deposit Sample Size-One (1) surplus cash deposit Identification of Repeat Finding Reference Number-N/A Criteria-The regulatory agreement requires surplus cash payments to be deposited in the residual receipts reserve within 90 days of the fiscal year end Statement of Condition-The 2022 required surplus cash deposit of $22,035 was not made with 90 days of the fiscal year end Cause-The reason the deposit was not made is due to management oversight due to a change in management personnel positions Effect or Potential Effect-The requirement to deposit surplus cash within 90 days of the fiscal year was not met Auditor Non-Compliance Code- B-Failure to make required residual receipts deposits Questioned Costs-There were no known questioned costs Reporting Views of Responsible Officials-The Entity’s policy has been to make surplus cash deposits after the final audit has been issued Going forward the focus will be to work with the auditor and owner to get the audits finalized earlier so adequate time is left for the deposits to be made. In instances where the final is not going to be issued and allow enough time, the deposit will be made based on the reviewed draft FHA Contract number- 000-HH005/CMI Context-The finding represents an isolated instance of management oversight due to a change in management personnel positions Recommendations-We recommend that management ensures the surplus cash deposit is done timely in the future or request a waiver from HUD Auditor’s Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations-Management agrees with the finding and has made the required surplus cash deposit to the residual receipts account and has established a system in order to prevent any untimely surplus cash deposits going forward Response-Management agrees with the finding and has made the required surplus cash deposit to the residual receipts account and has established a system in order to prevent any untimely surplus cash deposits going forward
Security Deposit Funding Information on the Universe Population Size-Security deposit activity was reviewed throughout the audit period and at year-end Sample Size-Security deposit activity was reviewed throughout the audit period and at year-end Identification of Repeat Finding Reference Number-N/A Criteria-The regulatory agreement requires that security deposits received from residential tenants are deposited separately in a federally insured financial bank account Statement of Condition-Security deposit balance maintained by the Entity in the bank account was below the amount of residential tenant deposits recorded by the Entity Cause-The reason the deposit was not made is due to management oversight due to a change in management personnel positions Effect or Potential Effect-The security deposit fund is underfunded by a total of $84 Auditor Non-Compliance code-M-Security Deposits Questioned Costs-There were no known questioned costs Reporting Views of Responsible Officials-Auditee agrees with this finding and will make the required deposits timely going forward FHA Contract Number- 000-HH005/CMI Context-The finding represents an isolated instance of management oversight due to a change in management personnel positions Recommendations-We recommend that the Entity fund the bank account immediately to fund the shortfall and create a better system of controls to ensure no future occurrences Auditor’s Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations- The Entity agrees with the finding and has made an additional deposit to the security deposit account in order to fund the shortfall prior to the issuance of the financial statements. They have established a system in order to ensure no further occurrences Response-Management agrees with the finding and has made a deposit to the security deposit account to fund the shortfall prior to the issuance of the financial statements and have established a system in order to ensure no further occurrences
Failure to use EIV Third Party Income Verification Information on the Universe Population Size-Seventeen (17) EIV reports not run for tenants Sample Size-Seventeen (17) EIV reports not run for tenants Identification of Repeat Finding Reference Number-N/A Criteria-The client files should reflect HUD’s Rules and Regulations set forth in the 4350.3 Rev.1 HUD Multifamily Occupancy Handbook (the “Handbook”), Chapter 9 Enterprise Income Verification (“EIV”). Mandatory EIV applies to all programs covered by this Handbook listed in Chapter 1. Statement of Condition-Tenant files were missing information and did not comply with HUD Rules and Regulations Cause-The reason the EIV requirement was not followed is due to management oversight due to a change in management personnel positions Effect or Potential Effect-Incorrect calculations of tenant and subsidy rents Auditor Non-Compliance Code Z-Other Questioned Costs-There were no known questioned costs Reporting Views of Responsible Officials-Auditee agrees with this finding. Going forward, the auditee will run the EIV reports for tenants FHA Contract Number- 000-HH005/CMI Context-The finding represents an isolated instance of management oversight due to a change in management personnel positions Recommendations-We recommend that management run tenant’s EIV reports based on the HUD requirements for the 811 PRAC program during annual certifications Auditor’s Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations-Auditee agrees with this finding. Going forward, the auditee will run the EIV reports for tenants Response-Management agrees with the finding and will run EIV reports during annual certifications