Finding 10681 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-01-30
Audit: 14359
Organization: East Columbia Apartments (MS)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project did not submit its audited financial statements on time, violating Uniform Guidance requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely submission of audited statements is crucial for compliance with HUD regulations.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure future audits are submitted on time to maintain compliance and secure funding.

Finding Text

Finding 2023-001: Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments (CFDA #14.195) Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency / Noncompliance Repeat Finding: Finding is not a repeat finding. Criteria: Under the Uniform Guidance, the Project is required to submit its audited statements within nine months of year-end. Condition: The Project did not submit its audited financial statements within the time frame. Cause: The Project's HUD mortgage was paid off during the fiscal year and it was anticipated that the Project would be below the $750,000 threshold. Effect or Potential Effect: The late submission could put the Project in noncompliance with HUD and decrease future funding from HUD. Perspective Information: The Project failed to submit its annual audit within the prescribed timeframe. Through prior history with Project, this is not a systemic issue that cannot be rectified. Recommendations: The Project should submit its annual financial statement audit through the clearinghouse and ensure that it remains in compliance in future years. Views of Responsible Officials: Management concurs with the finding. Management will submit its audited financial statements through the clearinghouse immediately.

Corrective Action Plan

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN MARCH 31, 2023 U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development East Columbia Apartments (the "Project") respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended March 31, 2023. Audit Firm: Harper, Rains, Knight & Company, P.A. 1052 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 100 Ridgeland, MS 39157 Audit Period: Year Ended March 31, 2023 Audit Finding Reference: 2023-001 Planned Corrective Action: The Project will submit its audited financial statements to the federal clearinghouse immediately. Name of Contact Person: If the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for audit has questions regarding this plan, please call Rick Greene at 601-714-8349. Sincerely, East Columbia Apartments By Inventive Property Management

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 587123 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $713,034
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $125,985