Finding 1057879 (2023-002)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-08-19

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project did not reimburse the replacement reserve account for $1,100 after repairs cost less than initially quoted.
  • Impacted Requirements: HUD guidelines require reimbursement to the reserve if the quoted amount exceeds actual needs.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure procedures are in place to verify transfer amounts and confirm that excess withdrawals are returned promptly.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2023-002: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Resolved. Information on Universe Population Size: All activity in the replacement reserve account for the year ended December 31, 2023. Sample Size Information: All replacement reserve withdrawals for the year ended December 31, 2023. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: In accordance with HUD, the Project should reimburse the replacement reserve account it the quoted amount on form HUD-9250 exceeds what is ultimately needed. Statement of Condition: The Project requested funds for repairs based on a quote. Ultimately, the amount needed was less and the Project did not reimburse the replacement reserve account for the excess. Cause: Management requested funds for repair work using the proposal and did not reimburse the excess funds once the invoice was received. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project kept $1,100 of the funds from the replacement reserve account. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: N – Replacement Reserve Deposits. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendation has been adopted. Recommendation: The Project should return the excess withdrawal to the replacement reserve account. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion date: 07/19/2024 Response: Procedures are in place to verify the amounts of the transfers to ensure correct amounts are transferred. The excess withdrawal has been returned.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Capital Advance $2.84M
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Prac $289,591
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Covid-19 Prac $26,320