Finding Text
2021-003. Finding: Special Tests and Provisions – Cash Collateralization (Compliance; Internal Controls Over Compliance
Material Weakness
Criteria: 24 CFR §1000.58 states:
“Recipients shall invest IHBG funds only in: (1) Obligations of the United States; obligations issued by Government sponsored agencies; securities that are guaranteed or insured by the United States; mutual (or other) funds registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and which invest only in obligations of the United States or securities that are guaranteed or insured by the United States; or (2) Accounts that are insured by an agency or instrumentality of the United States or fully collateralized to ensure protection, even in the event of bank failure.”
Condition: During audit procedures related to compliance and cash, it was determined that the Authority had $1,216,251 of uninsured and uncollateralized cash balances at September 30, 2021.
Questioned Costs: None noted.
Cause: The Authority did not comply with 24 CFR §1000.58.
Effect: In the event of bank failure, the federal funds held by the Authority would not be recovered. Failure to comply with cash collateralization policies outlined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development could lead to reduced future funding.
Recommendation: The Authority should adopt procedures to ensure compliance with 24 CFR §1000.58 in the future.
Views of Responsible Officials: See the corrective action plan that accompanies the schedule of findings and questioned costs.