Finding 1168350 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
C
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-01-08

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The reserve for replacements account is underfunded by $11,232 for the year ended June 30, 2025.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Company failed to comply with HUD regulations requiring monthly deposits of $3,744 into the reserve account.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the $11,232 in delinquent deposits is made to the reserve account promptly as cash flow allows.

Finding Text

Condition - The reserve for replacements account is underfunded by $11,232 for the year ended June 30, 2025. Criteria - As part of Special Tests and Provisions related to Assistance Listing Number 14.157 - Supportive Housing for the Elderly, the Company is required to deposit $3,744 in a reserve for replacements account on a monthly basis. Effect - The Company was not in compliance with the above HUD regulations. Cause - The reserve for replacements account was not adequately funded during the year. Statistical Sampling - The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation - We recommend that the delinquent deposits totaling $11,232 for the year ended June 30, 2025 be deposited into the reserve for replacements account as soon as possible. Management's Response - (a) Comments on the finding and recommendation: Management agrees with the finding. Management also agrees with the recommendation, please see below for action taken. (b) Action taken: Management informed us that the amount will be deposited as soon as cash flow and operational circumstances permit.

Corrective Action Plan

Name of auditee: Riverside Episcopal Housing Development Fund Company, Inc. TIN: 014-EH261 Name of Audit Firm: EFPR Group, CPAs, PLLC Period covered by audit: June 30, 2025 CAP prepared by: James Juliano CFO/Vice President Episcopal Community Housing, Inc. (716) 929-5817 Current Findings on the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs and Recommendations 1) Finding 2025-001 (a) Comments on the finding and recommendation: Management agrees with the finding. Management also agrees with the recommendation, please see below for action taken. (b) Action taken: Management informed us that the amount will be deposited as soon as cash flow and operational circumstances permit.

Categories

Special Tests & Provisions HUD Housing Programs

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY $878,854
14.195 PROJECT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (PBRA) $270,427