Finding 1141827 (2024-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-06-19
Audit: 359245
Organization: Dearborn Housing Commission (MI)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Commission has $1.6 million from HUD that hasn't been accessed, leading to improper use of Public Housing funds.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Commission is responsible for managing funds properly, and using Public Housing funds for capital improvements is not allowed.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the new Executive Director gains access to the eLOCCS and begins drawing down funds promptly.

Finding Text

Criteria The Commission is responsible for the preparation and review of their financial information and fiscal management of funds entrusted by HUD and other grantors. Condition The Commission has $1.6 million due from HUD Capital Fund Program that has not been drawn down from Line of Credit Control System (eLOCCS). Context The Commission spent $1.6 million on capital improvement projects during the year under the Capital Fund Program. Due to the Commission not drawing any money down from the eLOCCS, the Commission used $1.6 million of Public Housing funds to pay for the capital improvements. Cause The Commission's previous Executive Director did not make any draw downs during the year and the new Executive Director still does not have access to the eLOCCS to pull any funds down. Effect The Commission used Public Housing funds to cover the cost of the Capital Fund program, which is unallowable. Recommendations Obtain access to the eLOCCS and start pulling funds down in a timely manner. Management Views Management is in the process of granting the new Executive Director access to the eLOCCS system.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 565385 2024-001
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $1.64M
14.850 Public Housing Operating Fund $1.16M
14.870 Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators $42,359