Finding 1094429 (2024-003)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2024
Accepted
2025-01-07

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project failed to renew the PRAC contract 120 days before its expiration, violating HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely renewal of PRAC contracts is essential to avoid delays in receiving HAP funds.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure compliance with HUD regulations for contract renewals to prevent funding interruptions; new staff are now in place to manage this process.

Finding Text

Finding No. 2024-003: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Resolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Total assistance revenue. Sample Size Information: All monthly PRAC requests. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: As required by HUD regulations, applications for renewal of the PRAC contracts must be completed 120 days prior to the PRAC expiration date. Statement of Condition: The Project did not complete the renewal process 120 days prior to the PRAC expiration date. The Project made three withdrawals from the replacement reserve account for HAP loans totaling $71,863. Cause: The Project did not follow HUD regulations for a timely contract renewal resulting in a delay of HUD funding. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project is not in compliance with HUD regulations for timely renewal of PRAC contract resulting in delayed receipt of HAP funds. Additionally, having less funds available for potential replacements needed by the Project due to taking a loan from the replacement reserve account. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: R – Section 8 Program Administration Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations have been adopted. Recommendation: The Project should comply with HUD regulations for timely renewal of the PRAC contract to ensure no interruption in funding. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 06/18/2024 Response: New staff have been put in place to monitor and submit all renewals in a timely manner.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Capital Advance $6.41M
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Project Rental Assistance Contract (prac) $315,981