Finding 1171339 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-01-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project underfunded the replacement reserve account by $862 due to improper implementation of funding increases.
  • Impacted Requirements: Monthly deposits to the reserve for replacement account, as mandated by HUD, were not met.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should adopt new procedures to verify that the correct deposit amounts are made each month, with a completion target of June 30, 2026.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2025-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: All replacement reserve deposits for the year ended June 30, 2025. Sample Size Information: All replacement reserve deposits for the year ended June 30, 2025. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: In accordance with HUD, the required monthly deposit must be made to the Project's reserve for replacement account. Statement of Condition: The Project underfunded the account by $862. Cause: The Project did not properly implement the funding increase throughout the year. Effect or Potential Effect: Deficiently funded reserve for replacements. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: N – Reserve for Replacements Deposits. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations will be adopted. Recommendation: Management should implement procedures to ensure the correct amount is deposited into the replacement reserve account each month. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 6/30/2026 Response: We will ensure that RR is fully funded on a monthly basis. New procedures have been implemented to review the deposits each month to ensure proper amounts.

Corrective Action Plan

Oversight Agency for Audit, Senior Citizens Housing Development Corporation of Chicago respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 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: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 The finding from the June 30, 2025 schedule of findings and questioned costs is discussed below. The finding is numbered consistently with the number 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: Management should implement procedures to ensure the correct amount is deposited into the replacement reserve account each month. Action Taken: We will ensure that RR is fully funded on a monthly basis. New procedures have been implemented to review the deposits each month to ensure proper amounts. If the Oversight Agency for Audit has questions regarding the plan, please call Irene Phillips at 954-835-9200. Sincerely yours, Irene Phillips, CFO Irene Phillips CFO

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY $1.82M
14.195 PROJECT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (PBRA) $913,535