Finding 1076319 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2024-09-30
Audit: 322740
Organization: Kanesville Heights, INC (IA)
Auditor: Donovan PC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Four out of 25 disbursements lacked required supporting documentation, violating HUD standards.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD handbook and PRAC contract for disbursement documentation.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure ongoing retention of disbursement support to prevent future documentation issues.

Finding Text

Finding 2024-002 – Disbursement Support Title and CFDA Number of Federal Program: Section 202 - Capital Advance – 14.157. Type of Finding: Financial Statements and Federal Award. Finding Resolution Status: Completed. Information on Universe and Population Size: All disbursements during the year ended June 30, 2024. Sample Size Information: 25 disbursements. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: This is not applicable. Criteria: Twenty-five disbursements totaling $16,179 were selected for testing using the haphazard method. Based on the selection, four disbursements totaling $1,414 were missing supporting documentation. Statement of Condition: Kanesville’s disbursements omitted required support in accordance with the HUD handbook and PRAC contract. Cause: Management agent did not maintain documentation on disbursements. Effect or Potential Effect: Due to a lack of documentation, inaccurate financial reporting could occur. Auditor Code: S – Internal Control Deficiency. Questioned Costs: $0. Reporting View of Responsible Officials: Management agent should retain disbursement supporting documents in compliance with HUD standards. This finding occurred when M3 was managing the property. Kanesville hired a new management agent that is familiar with HUD standards. Context: See effect above. Recommendation: Disbursement support should be retained to ensure compliance with HUD standards. Auditor Summary of the Auditees Comments on Findings and Recommendations: Document and maintain disbursement supporting information in the future for inspection. Response Indicator: Agreed. Completion Date: August 16, 2024 Reporting Views of Responsible Officials / Corrective Action Plan / Management Agent Response: Management agent is currently retaining documentation concerning disbursements in compliance with the HUD handbook and PRAC contract.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 499876 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 499877 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1076318 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $2.31M
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $54,700
14.856 Lower Income Housing Assistance Program_section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation $52,258