Finding 1148367 (2024-001)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-07-24

AI Summary

  • Issue: Two replacement reserve withdrawals were found to be noncompliant due to duplicate expense claims.
  • Requirements Impacted: HUD regulations state that reserve withdrawals must be supported by checks and invoices and can only be requested once.
  • Follow-Up: The management agent needs to reimburse the replacement reserve account for the excess amount of $2,077.59.

Finding Text

Finding 2024-001 Finding Resolution Status: Resolved Population Size: 7 Sample Size: 7 Noncompliance Information: I tested seven replacement reserve withdrawals and found noncompliance in two withdrawals. Condition: The Project claimed duplicate expenses (PTAC Units for Unit #112 and #214 and hot water heater for #211) in the March 25, 2024, replacement withdrawal request and again in the July 8, 2024, replacement withdrawal request. Criteria: As part of the HUD regulations, reserve withdrawals for repairs and capital purchases must be supported by checks and invoices and can only be requested once. Effect: Project erroneously withdrew $2,077.59 for these duplicate items. Cause: Management agent oversight. Recommendation: The management agent should reimbursement the replacement reserve account for the excess withdrawal of $2,077.59. Questioned Costs: $2,077.59

Categories

Questioned Costs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Cash Management HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $107,000