Finding 10292 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
H
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-01-26

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Unauthorized payment of $695 for expenses related to another project without HUD approval.
  • Impacted Requirements: Violated the Regulatory Agreement by withdrawing funds not approved for the Project.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure reimbursement of $695 from the other project, which has been completed as of December 18, 2023.

Finding Text

Finding reference number: 2023-001 Assistance Listing (Federal award identification number and year): Supportive Housing for the Elderly, Assistance Listing No. 14.157 Auditor non-compliance code: H – Unauthorized distribution of project assets Finding resolution status: Resolved Universe population size: The universe population size is not applicable to the finding. Sample size information: The sample size information is not applicable to the finding. Statistically valid sample: Not applicable Name of Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: N/A Questioned costs: $695 Statement of condition 2023-001: During the year ended September 30, 2023, the Project paid expenses totaling $695 on behalf of an entity under common management without HUD approval. Criteria: Pursuant to the Regulatory Agreement (form HUD-92466), the Project shall only withdrawal Project funds for expenses of the Project unless approved by HUD. Effect: Management paid invoices relating to another project in the amount of $695, which exceeded surplus cash by $695. At September 30, 2023, the Project's operating cash account is understated by $695. Cause: Management inadvertently paid invoices relating to another project with a similar name. Recommendation: Management should have the other project reimburse $695. Management's response: Management concurs with the finding and recommendation. On December 18, 2023, the finding was cleared as $695 was repaid to the Project.

Corrective Action Plan

Statement of condition 2023-001: During the year ended September 30, 2023, the Project paid expenses totaling $695 on behalf of an entity under common management without HUD approval. Recommendation: Management should have the other project reimburse $695. Action(s) taken or planned on the finding: On December 18, 2023, the finding was cleared as $695 was repaid to the Project. Completion date: December 18, 2023

Categories

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 586734 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $150,010