Finding 1086166 (2024-004)

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

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project has been overcharged management fees due to an expired Form HUD-9839-B, leading to an unauthorized loan of $52,384 to the management company.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD regulations regarding the use of funds and management fee rates as outlined in the Regulatory Agreement.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures to monitor and ensure timely preparation and approval of HUD-required documents to prevent future issues.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2024-004: 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: All management fee expenses. Sample Size Information: All management fee expenses. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: Yes, 2023-001 Criteria: As required by HUD, the Project shall only use funds as specified in the Regulatory Agreement and owes the management company fees at the rate specified in the Project Owner’s/Management Agent’s Certification (Form HUD-9839-B). Statement of Condition: As a result of an expired Form HUD-9839-B, the Project has been overcharged management fees, resulting in an unauthorized loan to the management company. Cause: The Project’s Form HUD-9839-B expired and a new one was not prepared nor approved by HUD. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project has made an unauthorized loan to the management company as a result of overpaying management fees of $52,384. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: J – Unauthorized Management Fees. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendation will be adopted. Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to monitor the expiration of HUD required documents to ensure timely preparation and approval. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 3/31/2025 Response: Management is in the process of obtaining a new management agent certification. Questioned Costs – Department of Housing and Urban Development $52,384 Total Questioned Costs – Department of Housing and Urban Development $111,585

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

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