Finding 1155699 (2024-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-09-26
Audit: 367988

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Operating subsidy and capital fund draw-downs of $199,325 were incorrectly recorded as deferred revenues.
  • Impacted Requirements: Proper classification of HUD draw-downs in the general ledger is essential for accurate financial reporting.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure all HUD draw-down requisitions are sent to the fee accountant for correct revenue recording.

Finding Text

Material Internal Control Weakness - Public and Indian Housing - ALN No. 14.850 and Public Housing Capital Fund - ALN No. 14.872. Criteria or Specific Requirement: Operating subsidy and capital fund draw-downs should be properly recorded in the PHA's general ledger. Condition: - Operating subsidy and capital fund draw-downs totaling $199,325 were recorded as deferred revenues in an account called "Unknown HUD Deposits". Cause: The PHA's fee accountant was unable to determine how to properly classify the draw-downs. Effect: HUD grants revenue was misstated by $199,325 requiring an audit adjustment to properly classify the draw-downs. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Repeat Finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: The PHA should forward a copy of all HUD draw-down requisitions to its fee accountant so that revenues can be properly recorded. Response: The PHA will make sure its fee accountant receives a copy of all draw-down requisitions.

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan - Unknown HUD deposits. Contact person - Executive Director, Landi Crossman. Phone: 254-559-5996. Corrective action planned - Copies of HUD draw-down requisitions will be sent to the PHA's fee accountant when funds are drawn down. Anticipated completion date - Immediately.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1155698 2024-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $554,081
14.850 Public Housing Operating Fund $233,251
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $210,010