Finding 1117478 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
C
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-03-31
Audit: 350639
Organization: Saugatucket Spring INC (RI)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Tenant security deposits were underfunded as of June 30, 2024, violating HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Security deposits must be kept in a separate bank account, distinct from operational funds.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement internal controls for timely transfers of deposits and conduct monthly inspections of the security deposit listing.

Finding Text

Finding 2024-001: Supportive Elderly Housing Section 202 Condition: The tenant security deposit cash was underfunded as of June 30, 2024 Criteria: Security deposits for each tenant are required to be maintained in a separate bank account, apart from those maintained for operations and development. Cause: The Corporation does not have internal controls in place to ensure that tenant security deposits are transferred on a timely basis from the operating bank account. Effect: The Corporation is no longer in compliance with the rules and regulations regarding tenant security deposits are required by HUD. Recommendation: The Corporation should design and implement internal controls to ensure that all security deposits are transferred in the required time period. Management should also conduct a monthly inspection of the security deposit listing. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management is in agreement with the auditor’s findings. Management has hired additional personnel to review all matters related to tenant compliance.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 541036 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $276,560