Finding 1151671 (2024-003)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2024
Accepted
2025-08-29

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The project failed to collect tenant security deposits and did not make the required monthly deposit of $1,811.86 into the reserve fund.
  • Impacted Requirements: This is a violation of the Special Tests and Provisions compliance requirement, risking funding for necessary capital improvements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The project should reevaluate its procedures and controls to ensure compliance and prevent future cash shortages.

Finding Text

2024-003 ALN# 14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, June 30, 2024 - Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: The Project is required to collect tenant security deposits and make monthly deposits into the established reserve fund to aid in funding extraordinary maintenance and repair and replacement of capital items. Condition: The project did not collect tenant deposits and make the required monthly deposit of $1,811.86 into the reserve account during the year. We consider this finding to be an instance of noncompliance with regard to the Special Tests and Provisions compliance requirement. Effect: By not collecting tenant deposits and making monthly deposits it would be possible for the Project to not have funding for capital improvements Questioned Costs: $21,742 Cause: The Project experienced cash shortages in the operating account leading to funds not being available to deposit into the reserve fund. Recommendation: The Project should consider reevaluating their established procedures and controls currently in place to ensure full compliance regarding special tests and provisions. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the findings and a response is included in the Corrective Action Plan.

Categories

Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 575228 2024-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 575229 2024-003
    -
  • 1151670 2024-002
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Section 2020 Direct Loan $851,554
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments $242,674