Finding 1080288 (2024-002)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2024
Accepted
2024-10-28
Audit: 326142

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project made unauthorized repayments of $2,000 to the organizing sponsor without prior HUD approval.
  • Impacted Requirements: This action violates the terms of the Regulatory Agreement with HUD regarding the use of project funds.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management must secure HUD approval for any future distributions of project assets to ensure compliance.

Finding Text

Finding No. - 2024-002 - CFDA 14.181 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811) Type of Finding – Federal Award Finding Finding Resolution Status – In process Criteria – Project funds must be used for the operation of the project (including required insurance coverage) and to make required deposits to the replacement reserve and residual receipts account. Statement of Condition – During the year ended June 30, 2024, the Project was advanced $4,000 from the organizing sponsor to be used to pay operating expenses of the Project. The advance is payable in four installments of $1,000. During the year ended June 30, 2024, the Project made two of the four installment payments to the organizing sponsor. Such repayments were made without HUD approval in advance. Cause – Such advance was necessary as the Project experienced a cash flow shortage during the year. However, it was an oversight of management that the repayments were made without HUD approval in advance. Effect or Potential Effect – The Project was not in compliance with the terms of the Regulatory Agreement with HUD. Auditor Non-Compliance Code – H – Unauthorized distribution of project assets. Questioned Costs – $2,000 Reporting Views of Responsible Officials – We concur with the auditor’s explanation. Recommendation – Management should ensure that any distributions of project assets are approved by HUD in advance. Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations – We agree with auditee’s response. Response Indicator – Agree Completion Date – December 31, 2024 Response – Management will ensure that any distributions of project assets are approved by HUD in advance.

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $1.68M
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $895,782