Finding 1177633 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-03-10
Audit: 391054
Organization: Fulton Gardens II Corporation (TX)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: $17,705 was withdrawn from the reserve for replacement without HUD's written approval, violating compliance requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Funds must not be accessed without HUD authorization, especially in cases of operational cash shortfalls.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should ensure all future withdrawals are authorized by HUD and replenish the reserve as soon as possible.

Finding Text

Findings reference number: 2025-001 - Title and AL Number of Federal Program: Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Section 202 Capital Advance (AL 14.157) - Type of finding: Federal Award (Compliance) -Resolution Status: In process - Population size: N/A - Sample size: N/A - Repeat finding: Yes - Criteria: Funds should not be withdrawn from the reserve for replacement without HUD's written authorization. - Condition: Review of the reserve for replacement account showed that $17,705 had been withdrawn without HUD's approval. - Cause: The Project had a shortfall of operational cash and used some funds from the reserve for replacement account to pay for operating expenses. - Effect: The Project needs to redeposit such funds to the reserve for replacement or obtain authorization for the withdrawal. - Noncompliance code: A. Unauthorized withdrawal - Questioned costs: N/A. - Reporting views of officials: Auditee agrees with the finding. - Contract Number: 114-EE150 - Context: The funds were withdrawn because of a shortfall of operating cash. - Recommendation: Management should not withdraw funds from the reserve for replacement without HUD authorization. - Auditee's comments: Auditee agrees with the finding and will replenish the money to the reserve for replacement account as soon as possible. - Auditors' summary of auditee's comments: They are in agreement. - Completion date: 12/31/2026 - Response: Management will transfer the unauthorized withdrawals when cash becomes available.

Corrective Action Plan

Audit Finding 2025-001 - Funds were withdrawn from the reserve for replacement account to cover an operational shortfall and were withdrawn without HUD approval. Response: Management will refund the replacement reserve for the withdrawn funds as soon as excess operating cash becomes available. - Name and Title of contact person responsible for corrective action: Linda Holder - Executive Director – Houston Housing Management Corporation - Fulton Gardens II - PO Box 1819 - Houston, TX 77002 - 713-526-9470

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY $178,293