Finding 1173337 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
C
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-02-12

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Housing Authority is not following cash management rules, leading to non-compliance with HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Fund requisitions must only be initiated when funds are due, and detailed disbursement records are required for eligible expenditures.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Strengthen the internal control structure to ensure compliance with cash management requirements and improve training and communication.

Finding Text

2025-001: Cash Management Assistance Listing Number: 14.872, Capital Fund Program Condition and Criteria: 24 CFR 905.310 has the following conditions for the cash management regulation: 1) The PHA shall initiate a fund requisition only when funds are due and payable, unless HUD approves another payment schedule as authorized by 2 CFR 200.305. 2) The PHA shall maintain detailed disbursement records to document eligible expenditures (e.g., contracts or other documents), in a form and manner prescribed by HUD. During the current year audit, the following were noted: 1) One drawdown was deposited 2/5/2025, payment was made 2/27/25. 2) A drawdown dated 12/16/24 for $53,475 – The Housing Authority did not have any invoice documentation attached to the drawdown. 3) The Authority drew down funds from their 501-23 year program in February 2025. As of June 30, 2025, $256,674.13 remains unspent and is shown as an unearned revenue on the Statement of Net Position. Type of Finding: Material Weakness Cause: The Housing Authority experienced turnover in the Executive Director Position. Proper communication and training was not done in the internal control structure to allow compliance with HUD rules and regulations. Effect: The Housing Authority is not in compliance with the Cash Management requirements. Questioned Costs: None known Auditors’ Recommendation: We recommend that the Housing Authority strengthen its internal control structure in relation to the Cash Management requirements.

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan: Upon assuming the role of Executive Director in July 2024, it became clear that rent reasonableness studies were not being conducted under the previous administration, as required. Recognizing the importance of compliance with HUD regulations, I initiated the implementation of a rent reasonableness policy and process. To support this effort, we entered into a contract with MRI to provide us with the rent reasonableness software. Last year we supplied MRI with the necessary property addresses and zip codes to begin the analysis. Due to the complexity of the implementation and the volume of data required, the setup process took time. We are now actively incorporating rent reasonableness determinations into all tenant files during annual recertifications and interims. With nearly 700 families in our program, this is an ongoing process, but significant progress has been made. Our team is fully committed to ensuring full compliance with HUD regulations, and we continue to work diligently toward that goal. In addition, to ensure continued compliance and to maintain the integrity of our files, the HCV Supervisor will be conducting weekly audits. This internal quality control measure helps us identify and address any inconsistencies or issues in a timely manner.

Categories

Cash Management HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.872 PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND $548,944
14.850 PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING $432,081