Finding 1086165 (2024-003)

Material Weakness
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2024
Accepted
2024-11-21
Audit: 329376
Organization: Jacksonville Towers, INC (FL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project failed to implement HUD-approved rent changes on time, leading to a $59,201 revenue omission.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD regulations for timely rent changes is essential to ensure accurate revenue reporting.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure new procedures are followed to apply rent changes promptly, with a completion target of March 31, 2025.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2024-003: Section 207/223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Rental Housing Projects, ALN 14.155 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Total rent revenue. Sample Size Information: Total rent revenue. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: As required by HUD regulations, a HUD approved rent change must be executed as of its effective date, and all earned revenue recorded in the correct period. Statement of Condition: The Project did not implement the accepted HUD approved rent change as of the March 1, 2023 and March 1, 2024 effective dates, resulting in a $59,201 omission. Cause: The Project did not follow HUD regulations for timely applying the gross rent change, resulting in an underpayment of rent for each unit. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project did not request $59,201 of HAP funds in the audit period, nor record the receivable at year end. An audit adjustment was posted to reflect the correct rent revenue for the year. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: R – Section 8 Program Administration. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendation will be adopted. Recommendation: The Project should comply with HUD regulations for executing the required rent change as of its effective date when approved. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 3/31/2025 Response: New manager has been trained to implement gross rent changes immediately and new procedures have been implemented to ensure timely changes. Questioned Costs – Department of Housing and Urban Development $59,201

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Section 207/223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $3.15M
14.195 Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance $750,066
14.195 Covid-19 Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance $6,589