Finding 1080644 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2024-10-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Corporation deposited surplus cash 322 days late, violating the FRAG Guide's 90-day requirement.
  • Impacted Requirements: Noncompliance with federal program requirements for timely deposits into the residual receipts account.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure future surplus cash deposits are made on time, as outlined in the FRAG Guide, to avoid similar deficiencies.

Finding Text

Finding Type: Immaterial noncompliance with major program requirements Significant deficiency in internal control over compliance Title and Assistance Listing Number of Federal Program 14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase of Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 207/223(f)) Finding Resolution Status Resolved Information on Universe and Population Size Deposit due to residual receipts calculated as of July 31, 2023 that is required to be deposited into the residual receipt account by October 29, 2023. Sample Size Information N/A Not determined via a sampling method Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number N/A Not a repeat finding Criteria The Corporation should deposit surplus cash within the time frame specified in the FRAG Guide. Statement of Condition the Corporation deposited prior year surplus cash 322 days after the deadline as stated in the Real Estate Assessment Center’s Summary of Financial Reporting and Auditing Guidance for HUD (FRAG Guide) under Section 2.8. Cause The Corporation failed to monitor the cash requirements of the residual receipts account as specified by the FRAG Guide. Effect or Potential Effect The residual receipts account was not funded in accordance with the FRAG Guide. Auditor Noncompliance Code B Failure to make required residual receipt deposits Reporting Views of Responsible Officials The Coporation agrees with the finding as reported. Context The Corporation had $9,436 in surplus cash as of July 31, 2023 and failed to deposit the amount within the Residual Receipt account within the 90 day requirement. Recommendation Surplus cash deposit amounts be deposited with the specified time frame as required by the FRAG Guide. Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations Management should deposit surplus cash within the time frame required by the FRAG Guide Response Indicator Agree Completion Date June 17, 2024 Response Management acknowledges noncompliance in the current fiscal year and has taken measures to improve internal controls over compliance. Management deposited the surplus cash amount of $9,436 into residual receipts on June 17, 2024.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 504202 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $3.98M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $336,739