Finding 1167365 (2025-007)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2025-12-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The management agent is not using the Replacement Reserve funds as intended, leading to potential cash flow problems.
  • Impacted Requirements: Significant replacement costs should be approved and paid from the Replacement Reserve, not the operating account.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The management agent needs to improve monitoring and utilize the Replacement Reserve for eligible expenses.

Finding Text

Finding 2025-007: Significant deficiency Information on universe: It was noted during testing that the management agent could be withdrawing more funds from the reserve for replacement account. Sample size: Monthly reserve activity is tested for compliance. Identification of repeat finding: No Condition: The property is not utilizing the Replacement Reserve as intended and is instead paying for costs out of the operating account. Criteria: Significant replacement costs should be submitted for approval to be paid for with Replacement Reserve funds. Effect: Low operating cash balances and cash flow issues. Context: Auditor reviewed the Replacement Reserve activity and noted minimal withdrawals. Cause: Lack of monitoring at the management agent. Recommendation: The management agent should consider using the Replacement Reserve for applicable expenditures.

Corrective Action Plan

Condition: The property is not utilizing the Replacement Reserve as intended and is instead paying for costs out of the operating account. Action Plan: Please see below the new process ensuring replacement reserve requests are being made in a timely manner: 1) Quarterly Assessment: Quarterly review are now in place to assess reserve balances and ensure funds are used for necessary repairs. Monthly cash flow reports will align reserve balances with property needs. 2) Formal Utilization Procedure: A written procedure has been established for requesting and using replacement reserve funds. This includes clear guidelines, approval workflows, and thresholds for reserve levels based on property needs. 3) Monitoring & Reporting: Periodic audits will ensure funds are spent according to HUD guidelines. 4) Staff Training & Oversight: Staff will receive training on proper reserve management, and management will increase oversight to ensure funds are used appropriately. Completion Date: 5/1/2026 Contact: Jackie Oliveira-Director of Affordable Housing

Categories

Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1167354 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1167355 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1167356 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1167357 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1167358 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1167359 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1167360 2025-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1167361 2025-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1167362 2025-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1167363 2025-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1167364 2025-007
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY $2.35M