Finding 1157325 (2024-003)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-09-30
Audit: 369605
Organization: 201 Thurbers Inc. (RI)

AI Summary

  • Issue: The Entity withdrew $6,720.61 from the replacement reserve without HUD's approval, violating regulatory requirements.
  • Impact: This action represents a repeat finding of non-compliance, highlighting a lack of management oversight.
  • Recommendation: The Entity should ensure HUD approval is obtained before any future withdrawals from the replacement reserve.

Finding Text

Information on the Universe Population Size Replacement reserve activity for the year ended December 31, 2024. Sample Size Information N/A Criteria In accordance with the Entity’s regulatory agreement with HUD, only upon approval from HUD can the Entity withdraw funds from the replacement reserve account. Statement of Condition The Entity withdrew $6,720.61 from the replacement reserve without the approval from HUD. Cause Due to shortage of funding and management oversight, the Entity withdrew replacement reserve funds. The transfer occurred prior to receiving HUD approval. Effect or Potential Effect The Entity is in violation of the requirements of its regulatory agreement. Auditor Non-Compliance Code A- Unauthorized withdrawal from replacement reserve account Questioned Costs There were no known questioned costs. Perspective The finding represents an isolated instance of management oversight. Repeat finding Yes, prior year finding 2023-002 Recommendations Auditor recommends that the Entity works with HUD in the future to insure approval prior to withdrawal. Views of Responsible officials Auditee agrees with this finding and reimbursed the replacement reserve account for this amount prior to audit issuance.

Corrective Action Plan

Unauthorized Replacement Reserve Withdrawal Auditee agrees that an unauthorized withdrawal of $6,720.61 was made from replacement reserve account. We recommend that management evaluate its internal controls and implement policies to mitigate the chances of withdrawing funds from the replacement reserve account without HUD approval. Auditee has submitted a funds authorization withdrawal request for the replacement reserve withdrawal. Funds were transferred to the replacement reserve account and the Auditee is in the process of subsequently gaining approval.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1157323 2024-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1157324 2024-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1157326 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $166,765