Finding 1102021 (2024-001)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2024
Accepted
2025-03-04

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The project underfunded the Replacement Reserve account by $436 this year and did not address a prior year shortfall of $175.
  • Impacted Requirements: Monthly deposits to the Replacement Reserve account are required by HUD regulations.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should establish procedures to ensure timely and accurate monthly funding of the reserve account.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2024-001: Section 207/223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, ALN 14.155 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: All replacement reserve deposits for the year ended June 30, 2024. Sample Size Information: All replacement reserve deposits for the year ended June 30, 2024. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: Yes, 2023-002. Criteria: As required by HUD regulation, timely monthly deposits must be made to the Replacement Reserve account. Statement of Condition: The Project underfunded the account by $436 in the current year and did not correct the prior year deficiency of $175. Cause: The Project did not fund the reserve account with the new amount at the beginning of the year. Effect or Potential Effect: Deficiently funded reserve for replacements. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: N – Reserve for Replacements deposits. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations will be adopted. Recommendation: Management should implement procedures to ensure the replacement reserve is properly funded on a monthly basis. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 06/30/2025 Response: We are researching the underfunding and will ensure the RR account is fully funded on a monthly basis. New procedures have been implemented to review the deposits each month to ensure amounts are proper.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $2.67M
14.195 Project-Based Rental Assistance (pbra) $1.01M