Finding 1099202 (2024-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-02-12
Audit: 342147
Organization: The Cottages at Beaufort, Inc. (GA)
Auditor: Aprio LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Corporation lacked sufficient property insurance coverage for part of the year, violating HUD requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD regulations regarding property insurance coverage.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure ongoing monitoring of insurance policies and timely premium payments to prevent future lapses.

Finding Text

Finding Reference Number: 2024-01 Title and AL Number of Federal Program: Section 202 Capital Advance and Project Rental Assistance 14.157 Type of Finding: Federal Award Finding Finding Resolution Status: Resolved Information on Universe Population Size: n/a Sample Size Information: n/a Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: n/a Criteria: The Corporation is required to have property insurance sufficient to cover replacement of the building per the HUD Handbook. Statement of Condition: For the year ended September 30, 2024, the Corporation did not have the required amount of property insurance coverage for certain portions of the year. Cause: The bill was not paid which resulted in cancellation of the policy. Effect or Potential Effect: Noncompliance with HUD regulations, Chapter 21 Section 2. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: Z - Other Questioned Costs: $- Reportable Views of Responsible Officials: Management is in agreement with the finding and has reinstated the insurance policy with required coverage amounts. Context: n/a Recommendation: Management should ensure insurance policy is in place and that coverage amounts meet HUD requirements. Auditors’ Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations: Management has reinstated the insurance policy as of December 10, 2024. Response Indicator: Agree Completion Date: 9/30/2024 Response: Management has obtained an insurance policy with sufficient coverage and has increased controls around payments of premiums to ensure there are no future lapses.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 522760 2024-001
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $78,524