Finding 1157556 (2024-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-09-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Authority failed to submit required CFP reports on time due to inadequate controls over the reporting process.
  • Impacted Requirements: Reports such as the Actual Modernization Cost Certificate and HUD 50075.1 must be submitted within specific deadlines set by HUD regulations.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Authority should improve its policies and internal controls to ensure timely submission of all required reports.

Finding Text

Finding No. 2024-002: Failure to Submit CFP Reports on Time (Significant Deficiency) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Title: Public Housing Capital Fund Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.872 Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: Per HUD regulations, Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) are required to submit an Actual Modernization Cost Certificate within 90 days after the expenditure end date of a CFP grant. Per HUD regulations, PHAs are required to submit an initial Annual Statement Performance and Evaluation Report (HUD 50075.1) prior to the CFP award date. Condition: The Authority did not have adequate controls over the reporting process, resulting in an AMCC and HUD 50075.1 not being submitted on time. Context: The Authority had one Capital Fund grant with an obligation deadline during the year, and one Capital Fund grant awarded during the year. The corresponding AMCC and HUD 50075.1 reports were not submitted on time. Effect: The Authority did not appropriately report CFP grant activity by the required deadlines. Cause: The Authority did not have the appropriate controls over the reporting process to submit the reports by the deadlines. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: The Authority should review and enhance its policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure that reports are submitted in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials: The Authority agrees with the finding

Corrective Action Plan

Finding No. 2024-002: Failure to Submit CFP Reports on Time (Significant Deficiency) Corrective Action Plan: NBHA acknowledges the late submission of the AMCCs and the Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. To prevent recurrence, NBHA will create a compliance calendar with submission deadlines and designate a staff member responsible for monitoring all reporting requirements. The Executive Director will review compliance status monthly to ensure all reports are completed and submitted on time. Responsible Person: Reginal Barner, Executive Director Expected Completion Date: December 31, 2025 39

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1157555 2024-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $1.32M
14.182 Lower Income Housing Assistance Program_section 8 New Construction/substantial Rehabilitation $708,675
14.850 Public Housing Operating Fund $319,208
97.036 Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (presidentially Declared Disasters) $90,000
14.870 Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators $64,523