Finding 1169068 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-01-14
Audit: 381763

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project failed to make required monthly deposits to the replacement reserve account, totaling $3,742 in delinquent payments.
  • Impacted Requirements: This non-compliance with HUD's Regulatory Agreement affects the Project's financial standing and obligations.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Project should prioritize making the overdue deposits as soon as cash flow allows, with a target completion date of September 19, 2025.

Finding Text

Finding No. - 2025-001 - Federal Assistance Listing Number 14.181 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811) Type of Finding – Federal Award Finding Finding Resolution Status – Resolved Criteria – Under the terms of the Regulatory Agreement with HUD, the Project is required to make monthly deposits to the replacement reserve account. The required monthly deposit amount was $612 per month through January 2025 and increased to $647 per month beginning February 2025. Statement of Condition – The Project did not make the monthly deposits of $612 from September to December 2024 and $647 from February to March 2025. The total delinquent deposit amount at June 30, 2025 was $3,742. Cause – The delinquent deposits to the replacement reserve at June 30, 2025 were due to cash flow shortage. Effect or Potential Effect – The Project was not in compliance with the terms of the Regulatory Agreement with HUD. Auditor Non-Compliance Code – N – Reserve for replacement deposits. Questioned Costs – $3,742 Reporting Views of Responsible Officials – Management agrees with the finding and is implementing procedures to correct this which is further discussed in the Correction Action Plan. Recommendation – We recommend the Project catch up on the delinquent deposits as soon as operating cash is available. Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations – We agree with auditee’s response. Response Indicator – Agree Completion Date – September 19, 2025 Response – The Project will make catch-up deposits when operating cash is available.

Corrective Action Plan

The Project will make catch-up deposits when operating cash is available. In addition, the following measures have been implemented: 􀁸 A monthly compliance checklist has been established to verify timely reserve for replacement deposits. 􀁸 The Housing Accountant is required to provide monthly confirmation to the Executive Director that deposits have been made, with documentation. 􀁸 Cash flow forecasting is now conducted monthly to identify potential shortfalls in advance. This allows management to prioritize HUD-mandated deposits and, if necessary, seek HUD approval for a rent increase to improve financial stability. 􀁸 A financial policy was adopted to temporarily defer discretionary or non-essential expenditures when cash flow is tight, ensuring compliance with HUD obligations.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1169069 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES $1.69M
14.239 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM $895,782