Finding 1073974 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-09-20
Audit: 320273
Organization: Bethel Towers (LA)
Auditor: Wharton CPA LLC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Required deposits for the reserve fund were not made for September and October 2023, with only 10 deposits for the entire year.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Regulatory Agreement mandates monthly deposits into a separate reserve account, which were not adhered to.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the Property makes the necessary monthly deposits as outlined in the Regulatory Agreement moving forward.

Finding Text

2023-2 Reserve for Replacement Deposits Not Made or Not Made Timely Condition: The Project did not make the required deposits into the bank account for September 2023 and October 2023. There were only 10 deposits made for the entire year of 2023. Criteria: According to the Regulatory Agreement, “mortgagor will establish and maintain a reserve fund for replacements in a separate account in a bank…Concurrently with the effective commencement of rental assistance payments under the Project Rental Assistance Contract, the Mortgagor will deposit an amount…per month unless a different date or amount is approved in writing by HUD”. Cause: The cause was undeterminable. Effect: The cash balance was overstated by $4,000 related to deposits that were never made to this account. The balance was corrected during the audit. Recommendation: I recommend the Property make required monthly deposits according to the Regulatory Agreement each month

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 497531 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 497532 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 497533 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 497534 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1073973 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1073975 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1073976 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $3.28M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $225,708