Finding 1161073 (2024-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-10-21

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The data collection form (DCF) for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program was filed late due to delays in the audit process.
  • Impacted Requirements: Reports to the federal government must be submitted on time, specifically within 30 days after the audit is completed.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures to ensure audits are completed and reports are submitted by their deadlines to prevent future delays.

Finding Text

Findings reference number: 2024-001 - title and AL Number of Federal Program: Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS , AL 14.241 - Type of finding: Federal Award - Resolution Status: In process - Population size: N/A - Sample size: N/A - Repeat finding: No - Criteria: Reports to the federal government must be filed by the due date and should include all Federal assistance. - Condition: The data collection form (DCF) is due 30 days after the financial statement audit is received or 180 days after the fiscal year end. DCF for the year ended December 31, 2024 was filed late. - Cause: The audit was completed 180 days after the fiscal year end. - Effect: The DCF has not been filed timely. - Noncompliance code: L - Reporting. - Questioned costs: N/A. - Reporting views of officials: Auditee agrees with the finding. - Contract Number: N/A - Context: Management had some turnover in key personnel and moved its office to a new location. The new location required certain improvements. This process delayed the accounting work that was needed to complete the audit by the due date. Additionally, one of the contracts ended in July 2025, and management no longer had access to certain documents required for the audit, which caused delays. - Recommendation: Procedures should be set in place to ensure timely completion of the audit and submissions of all required reports. - Auditors' summary of auditee's comments: They are in agreement.

Corrective Action Plan

Audit Finding 2024-001: The data collection form was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse timely. - Response: Management moved its office to a new location and additionally no longer had access to certain documentation for the audit that caused delays. Management understands the reporting requirement and will meet the deadlines in the future. - Responsible Party: Linda G. Holder, Executive Director,Houston Housing Management Corporation, 1418 Preston St., Houston, TX 77002

Categories

Reporting

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.241 HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS $308,943
14.249 SECTION 8 MODERATE REHABILITATION SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY $278,021