Finding 1075877 (2023-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-09-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization's financial statements contain several misstatements due to inadequate internal controls.
  • Impacted Requirements: Failure to maintain accurate and complete books as per HUD guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Implement policies to ensure accurate accounting records and have a responsible official review monthly financial statements by July 31, 2024.

Finding Text

S3800-011: Program Information Federal Program: Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities – Section 811 Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistance Listing #: 14.181 Pass-through Entity: None Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A Type of Compliance Finding: N – Special Tests and Provisions S3800-015: Type of Finding Financial Statement and Federal Awards S3800-016: Finding Resolution Status Unresolved S3800-017: Information on Universe Population Size N/A S3800-018: Sample Size Information N/A S3800-019: Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number N/A S3800-020: Criteria The regulatory agreement requires that the Organization’s books and records are maintained in accordance with HUD guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles. S3800-030: Statement of Condition Several misstatements were identified by the auditor in the unaudited financial statements and accounts of the Organization. S3800-032: Cause The Organization lacks adequate internal controls to ensure that books and records are kept accurately and completely. S3800-033: Effect or Potential Effect The Organization was not in compliance with the regulatory agreement requirement to maintain accurate and complete books and accounts. S3800-035: Auditor Non-Compliance Code S – Internal Control Deficiencies S3800-040: Questioned Costs None S3800-045: Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. S3800-050: Context On the general ledger, various accounts such as rent, accounts receivable, and vacancy accounts did not tie to supporting documentation. The Organization did not capitalize the fixed assets as per the capitalization policy. The unadjusted net assets did not roll forward correctly from prior year as well. S3800-080: Recommendation The Auditor recommends the Organization follows their policies and procedures to ensure that accounting records are kept accurate and complete, and a responsible official should review and sign off on the monthly financial statements. S3800-090: Auditor’s Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations Auditee agreed with our recommendation. S3800-130: Response Indicator Agree S3800-140: Completion Date or Proposed Completion Date July 31, 2024 S3800-150: Response See Corrective Action Plan

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Special Tests & Provisions Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 499435 2023-001
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $1.08M
14.856 Lower Income Housing Assistance Program_section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation $46,887