Audit 7627

FY End
2023-03-31
Total Expended
$8.22M
Findings
2
Programs
3
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2023-12-20
Auditor: Rbt CPAS

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
5681 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - EN
582123 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - EN

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $1.13M - 0
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $395,067 - 0
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $97,976 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
GWXBH713REF7 Shereen Goodson Auditee
5164898500 Jason Allen Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of the Village of Hempstead Housing Authority (the “Authority”) for the year ended March 31, 2023. Federal Awards received directly from Federal agencies, as well as Federal awards passed through other governmental agencies, are included in the Schedule. The information in the 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 presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Authority, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Authority. Expenditures reported on 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 not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Authority has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimus cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of the Village of Hempstead Housing Authority (the “Authority”) for the year ended March 31, 2023. Federal Awards received directly from Federal agencies, as well as Federal awards passed through other governmental agencies, are included in the Schedule. The information in the 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 presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Authority, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Authority. Expenditures reported on 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 not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
Title: 2. INDIRECT COST RATE Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of the Village of Hempstead Housing Authority (the “Authority”) for the year ended March 31, 2023. Federal Awards received directly from Federal agencies, as well as Federal awards passed through other governmental agencies, are included in the Schedule. The information in the 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 presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Authority, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Authority. Expenditures reported on 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 not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Authority has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimus cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Authority has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimus cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: 3. RECONCILIATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of the Village of Hempstead Housing Authority (the “Authority”) for the year ended March 31, 2023. Federal Awards received directly from Federal agencies, as well as Federal awards passed through other governmental agencies, are included in the Schedule. The information in the 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 presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Authority, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Authority. Expenditures reported on 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 not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Authority has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimus cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The expenditures presented in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards reconcile to the federal aid reported in the Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position as follows: Federal expenditures as reported in the SEFA: $ 8,223,484 Reconciling items: None - Federal aid as reported in the Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes if Net Position, as Government Operating Grants, Other Government Grants, and Capital Grants: $ 8,223,484

Finding Details

2023-001 – Documentation of Controls U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 14.871 – Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Condition: During review of the Housing Choice Voucher program, RBT noted that the Authority was not appropriately documenting the controls over Eligibility, Reasonable Rent, Utility Allowance, and HQS Inspections. Criteria: As a condition of receiving federal awards, the PHA agrees to comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of grant agreements and contracts, and to also maintain internal controls to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with these requirements. Cause: The Authority does not have a central, uniform location to document the controls in place over Eligibility, Reasonable Rent, Utility Allowance, and HQS Inspections. Effect: Potential noncompliance if a control is missed. Questioned Costs: None identified. Perspective: This is a systemic issue. Repeat Finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority establish a checklist for the Tenant Housing Representatives to use during the recertification process to ensure all compliance requirements are met. The checklist should be signed or initialed by the representative and maintained in the tenant’s file. This checklist will serve as documentation that all compliance requirements were verified for the tenant. Auditee’s Response: See corrective action plan.
2023-001 – Documentation of Controls U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 14.871 – Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Condition: During review of the Housing Choice Voucher program, RBT noted that the Authority was not appropriately documenting the controls over Eligibility, Reasonable Rent, Utility Allowance, and HQS Inspections. Criteria: As a condition of receiving federal awards, the PHA agrees to comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of grant agreements and contracts, and to also maintain internal controls to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with these requirements. Cause: The Authority does not have a central, uniform location to document the controls in place over Eligibility, Reasonable Rent, Utility Allowance, and HQS Inspections. Effect: Potential noncompliance if a control is missed. Questioned Costs: None identified. Perspective: This is a systemic issue. Repeat Finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority establish a checklist for the Tenant Housing Representatives to use during the recertification process to ensure all compliance requirements are met. The checklist should be signed or initialed by the representative and maintained in the tenant’s file. This checklist will serve as documentation that all compliance requirements were verified for the tenant. Auditee’s Response: See corrective action plan.