Finding 1132386 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-04-25
Audit: 354657
Organization: The Pinemont Apartments, Inc. (TX)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Fixed assets were not properly written off after being replaced due to damage from weather events.
  • Impacted Requirements: Accurate and complete recording of fixed assets is essential for financial statements.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Implement procedures to regularly reconcile recorded fixed assets with actual assets on the property.

Finding Text

Findings reference number: 2024-002 - Title and AL Number of Federal Program: Mortgage Insurance for Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Sec 223(f)), AL 14.155 - Type of finding: Internal control - Resolution Status: In process. - Population size: N/A - Sample size: N/A - Repeat finding: No - Criteria: Fixed assets recorded on the books should be accurate and complete. - Condition: The property suffered significant damages from two weather events during the year ended December 31, 2024, resulting in repairs and replacement expenditure. The fixed assets replaced were not written off. - Cause: The contract accountant who prepares the in-house financial statements and the detail fixed assets register overlooked disposing of the fixed assets that had been replaced. - Effect: Audit adjustments of significant amounts had to be made to correct the situation. - Noncompliance code: S - Internal control deficiencies - Questioned costs: None - Reporting views of officials: Management agrees with the finding and will make every effort to have the in-house financial statements completed at least quarterly. - Contract number: 114-11392 - Context: This was noted while performing the audit. - Recommendation: Procedures should be implemented to ensure that fixed assets recorded in the books of account actually exist. - Auditors' summary of auditee's comments: They are in agreement. - Completion date: 12/31/2025 - Response: In the future, management will implement procedures to reconcile fixed assets as reported on the books with the actual assets on the property.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment HUD Housing Programs Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 555943 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 555944 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 555945 2024-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 555946 2024-004
    - Repeat
  • 1132385 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1132387 2024-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1132388 2024-004
    - Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $2.91M
14.195 Project-Based Rental Assistance (pbra) $1.05M