Finding 2024-002 Information on the federal program: Subject: Home Investment Partnership Program – Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program: Home Investment Partnership Program Assistance Listing Number: 14.239 Pass-Through Entity: N/A - Direct G...
Finding 2024-002 Information on the federal program: Subject: Home Investment Partnership Program – Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program: Home Investment Partnership Program Assistance Listing Number: 14.239 Pass-Through Entity: N/A - Direct Grant Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Underwriting Requirements Audit Findings: Significant Deficiency Condition: The Consortium did not have a documented review control in place to ensure the underwriting calculation was prepared, reviewed, and maintained. Context: In a sample of three, the following items were noted: • For the first selection, project underwriting support was not available. The underwriting calculation was prepared by a former employee. Review of the calculation was also performed by a former employee. The Consortium does not have record of the calculation. • For the second selection, the underwriting calculation did not have formal sign off by the reviewer. Only the preparer signed the calculation. • For the third selection, the underwriting calculation did not have formal sign off by the preparer. Only the reviewer signed the calculation. Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Management will implement a system of internal controls to ensure the required underwriting calculations are prepared, reviewed, and maintained. Responsible Party and Timeline for Completion: The Consortium Director (or their designee) and the Federal Grant Administrator are responsible for implementation, which will go into effect immediately.