Finding 1169161 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-01-15
Audit: 382036
Organization: Piazza Apartments (FL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: One tenant did not receive their security deposit back within the required 21 days after moving out.
  • Impacted Requirements: This finding highlights non-compliance with HUD regulations and state laws regarding timely refunds of security deposits.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure ongoing compliance by continuing staff training and integrating refund procedures into monthly reports.

Finding Text

Finding No. 2025-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Resolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Three tenants. Sample Size Information: One tenant. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: Yes, 2024-002. Criteria: HUD regulations require the owner must refund the full security deposit plus accrued interest and/or provide the tenant with an itemized list of any unpaid rent, damages to the unit, and an estimated cost for repairs along with a statement of the tenant’s rights under state and local laws within 21 days after the moveout date. Statement of Condition: One tenant was not refunded their security deposit within 21 days after their move-out date. Cause: The Project did not adhere to state laws and HUD regulations for refunding security deposits resulting in the untimely refund of the security deposit. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project is not in compliance with HUD regulations and state laws regarding the refunding of security deposits within the required timeframe. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: M – Security Deposits. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations have been adopted. Recommendation: The Project should comply with state law and HUD regulations forrefunding security deposits timely. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 10/31/2025 Response: Staff training has been provided and included in monthly reporting procedures.

Corrective Action Plan

Oversight Agency for Audit, Piazza Apartments respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended September 30, 2025. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Bellows Associates, P.A., 5401 N University Drive, Suite 201, Coral Springs, Florida 33067 Audit period: October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025 The findings from the September 30, 2025 schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. SECTION III – FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS – MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT FINDING No. 2025-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Recommendation: The Project should comply with state law and HUD regulations for refunding security deposits timely. Action Taken: Staff training has been provided and included in monthly reporting procedures.

Categories

Reporting HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1169162 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY - Capital Advance $8.59M
14.157 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY - Project Rental Assistance Contract (PRAC) $228,725