Finding 1072673 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2024
Accepted
2024-09-10

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Corporation misused reserve for replacements funds for unapproved purposes, violating HUD guidelines.
  • Impacted Requirements: Noncompliance with HUD Management Agent Handbook 4350.1, which mandates written consent for fund disbursements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure management reimburses the reserve for replacements fund for any excess withdrawals, as confirmed by the refund of $2,717 on August 13, 2024.

Finding Text

Auditor non-compliance code: N – Reserve for Replacements 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. Noncompliance information: See statement of condition 2024-001. Statistically valid sample: N/A Name of Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: N/A Questioned costs: $2,717 Statement of condition 2024-001 The Corporation used reserve for replacements funds for a nonapproved purpose. Criteria: Pursuant to HUD Management Agent Handbook 4350.1 section 4(2), disbursements from such fund, whether for the purpose of effecting replacement of structural elements and mechanical equipment of the project, for the cure of mortgage defaults, or for any other purpose, may be made only after receiving the consent in writing of the Commissioner. Effect or potential effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with the HUD Management Agent Handbook (4350.1). Cause: Management did not reimburse excess amounts withdrew from the reserve for replacements fund based on a contractor estimate. Recommendation: Management should reimburse the reserve for replacements fund all excess funds withdrew. Completion Date: August 13, 2024 Reporting views of responsible officials: Agree. Management refunded $2,717 to reserve for replacement account on August 13, 2024.

Categories

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs Reporting Equipment & Real Property Management

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 496230 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 496231 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1072672 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $88,255