Finding 1136155 (2024-001)

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Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-05-06
Audit: 355601
Organization: Asi Birmingham, Inc. (MN)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: An incorrect payment of $90 was made on one invoice out of 25 tested, indicating a compliance error in disbursements.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Project must ensure that all payments match the contracted amounts for expenses.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review invoices thoroughly before payment and remind accounts payable staff to double-check amounts to prevent future errors.

Finding Text

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FINDING 2024-001: SECTION 811, ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER 14.181 Condition: In 1 of 25 cash disbursements tested, the Project paid an incorrect amount for an invoice related to Project expenses. Criteria: The Project should pay the correct amount for Project expenses. Effect: The amount of the expense incorrectly paid was $90 out of a total sample of disbursements of $15,184. Context: A sample of disbursements was selected for testing of compliance. The test found one disbursement that was not in compliance. The non compliance had a financial effect outlined below. The details and results of the sample are as follows: Population - 198, $169,302; Sample - 25, $15,184; Not in compliance - 1, $90, Questioned Costs - $90; Cause: The Project mistakenly paid more than the contracted amount. Recommendation: The Project should carefully review invoices before payment to make sure it only pays the proper amount. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Project agrees with the finding. The accounts payable staff will be reminded to be careful when entering invoices for payment. Total-Department of Housing and Urban Development - $90; Non-compliance code - R

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $104,699