Finding 1115427 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2025-03-28

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization failed to follow USDA waiting list procedures for tenant vacancies, resulting in non-compliance.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 7 CFR Part 3560 guidelines for managing rental unit vacancies and maintaining a waiting list.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Implement procedures to ensure adherence to USDA guidelines by June 30, 2024.

Finding Text

S3800-010: Finding Reference Number 2023-004 (Significant Deficiency) S3800-011: Program Information Federal Program: Rural Rental Housing Loans (Section 515) Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture (USDA) Assistance Listing #: 10.415 Pass-through Entity: None Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A Type of Compliance Finding: N – Special Tests and Provisions S3800-015: Type of Finding Federal Awards S3800-016: Finding Resolution Status Unresolved S3800-017: Information on Universe Population Size 28 S3800-018: Sample Size Information 5 S3800-019: Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number N/A S3800-020: Criteria Per 7 CFR Part 3560, Rural Housing Service, Department of Agriculture, Direct Multi-Family Housing Loans and Grants; multi-family housing projects must follow specific guidelines for filling rental unit vacancies by maintaining a waiting list in compliance with provisions in the Management Plan. S3800-030: Statement of Condition During our audit of the Organization’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 federal awards program, we noted that the Organization did not follow waiting list procedures and requirements for two tenants, as a qualified applicant who applied before another applicant did not move-in until after the latter applicant. S3800-032: Cause The Organization did not follow USDA required procedures for rental unit vacancies per its Management Plan. S3800-033: Effect or Potential Effect The Organization was not in compliance with the requirements of USDA related to rental unit vacancies; and did not administer the program in accordance with USDA policies and guidelines. S3800-035: Auditor Non-Compliance Code Z - Other S3800-040: Questioned Costs Unknown S3800-045: Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. S3800-050: Context The Organization is required to be in compliance with provisions relating to rental unit vacancies and maintaining their waiting list in accordance with their Management Plan. S3800-080: Recommendation The Organization should follow procedures to ensure occupancy according to USDA guidelines. S3800-090: Auditor’s Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations Auditee agreed with our recommendation. S3800-130: Response Indicator Agree S3800-140: Completion Date or Proposed Completion Date June 30, 2024 S3800-150: Response See Corrective Action Plan

Categories

Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 538982 2023-001
    Material Weakness
  • 538983 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 538984 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 538985 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1115424 2023-001
    Material Weakness
  • 1115425 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 1115426 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.415 Rural Rental Housing Loans $686,376
10.427 Rural Rental Assistance Payments $7,742