Finding 1166973 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2025-12-30
Audit: 378018
Organization: Bethany Presbyterian Manor (MI)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization withdrew $8,603 from the replacement reserve account without prior HUD authorization.
  • Impacted Requirements: HUD approval is mandatory for all withdrawals from the replacement reserve, as per the Regulatory Agreement.
  • Recommended Follow-up: The Organization should deposit $8,603 to rectify the underfunding of the replacement reserve account.

Finding Text

Finding Type: Immaterial noncompliance with major program requirements Significant deficiency in internal control over compliance Title and Assistance Listing Number of Federal Program 14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Project Rental Assistance Contract and Capital Advance Finding Resolution Status In process Information on Universe and Population Size The Organization made 12 withdrawals from the replacement reserve account during the year ended June 30 , 2025. Sample Size Information A sample size of three replacement reserve withdrawals were tested for compliance. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number N/A Criteria The Organization should have HUD authorization for all withdrawals from the replacement reserve account prior to withdrawing funds, as required by the Regulatory Agreement. Statement of Condition Withdrawals totaling $8,603 were made from the replacement reserve without HUD authorization. Cause The Organization withdrew $8,603 from the replacement reserve account without obtaining prior approval from HUD. Effect or Potential Effect The unauthorized withdrawals caused the replacement reserve account to be underfunded at year end by $8,603. Auditor Noncompliance Code A Unauthorized withdrawals from replacement reserve account Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with finding. Context The Organization is required to obtain HUD authorization prior to the withdrawal of funds from the replacement reserve account. Recommendation The Organization needs to make a deposit to correct underfunding of replacement reserve account in the amount $8,603. Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations Management should obtain approval from HUD prior to withdrawing funds from the replacement reserve. Response Indicator Agree Completion Date N/A

Corrective Action Plan

Finding Number: 2025-001 Condition: Withdrawals totaling $8,603 were made from the replacement reserve without HUD authorization. Planned Corrective Action: Management has acknowledged noncompliance in the current fiscal year and has taken measures to improve internal controls over compliance. Management has deposited the underfunded amount of $8,603 to the replacement reserve account on September 3, 2025. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Tyler Luce Anticipated Completion Date: September 3, 2025

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1166972 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY $3.52M