Finding 1153302 (2024-003)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-09-17
Audit: 366519
Organization: Benet Place (MN)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: There is a material weakness in internal controls over compliance due to lack of documented review processes.
  • Impacted Requirements: Internal controls must be established and followed to ensure accurate reporting.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a consistent review process for budgets, withdrawals, and bank reconciliations.

Finding Text

Finding Number 2024-003 In Process Federal Agency U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name Section 202 Capital Advance Assistance Listing Number 14.157 Federal Award Identification Number and Year MN46S931002 - 1993 Award Period 2024 Compliance Requirement Affected S - Internal Controls Type of Finding •Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria Management is responsible for ensuring there are controls in place and they are being followed. Condition The Project should ensure internal control processes are documented and followed. Cause A formal review process had not been adopted during 2024, after the transition in management. The HUD approved budget for the 24-25 grant period, one replacement reserve withdrawal, and the bank reconciliations for August through December did not have documented review or approval. Effect Potential for incorrect reporting. Repeat Finding No Recommendation The Project should establish and follow a consistent review process for budgets, replacement reserve withdrawals, and bank reconciliations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Management Response Management continues to review and establish monthly processes related to review and approval of budgets, replacement reserve withdrawals, and bank reconciliations.

Corrective Action Plan

Material Weakness: Internal Controls Over Compliance: The HUD approved budget for the 24-25 grant period, one replacement reserve withdrawal, and the bank reconciliations for August through December did not have documented review or approval. Recommendation: The Project should establish and follow a consistent review process for budgets, replacement reserve withdrawals, and bank reconciliations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Management continues to review and establish monthly processes related to review and approval of budgets, replacement reserve withdrawals, and bank reconciliations.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1153301 2024-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1153303 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $2.58M
14.182 Lower Income Housing Assistance Program_section 8 New Construction/substantial Rehabilitation $327,405