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Finding Type: Immaterial noncompliance with major program requirements Material weakness in internal control over compliance Title and Assistance Listing Number of Federal Program - 14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Finding Resolution Status - In Process Information on Universe and Population Size - The population includes all invoices included in withdrawals from the replacement reserve made during the audit period. There were a total of 31 invoices on two withdrawals made during the audit period. Sample Size Information - A sample size of four was determined based on the attribute sampling table. Criteria - The Corporation should have HUD authorization for all withdrawals from the replacement reserve account as required by the regulatory agreement. Statement of Condition - The Corporation included duplicate invoices on withdrawals totaling $11,429 that were made from the replacement reserve. This resulted in the replacement reserve being underfunded by $11,429. Cause - The Corporation withdrew $11,429 from the replacement reserve account without obtaining prior approval from HUD. Effect or Potential Effect - The unauthorized withdrawals caused the replacement reserve account to be underfunded at year end by $11,429. Auditor Noncompliance Code - A - Unauthorized withdrawals from replacement reserve account Reporting Views of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding as reported. Context - The Corporation submitted invoices within a replacement reserve withdrawal request twice which resulted in funds for the same invoice being withdrawn twice. This led to the replacement reserve account being underfunded. Recommendation - The Corporation needs to make a deposit to correct underfunding of the replacement reserve account in the amount of $11,429. Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations - Management should obtain approval from HUD prior to withdrawing funds from the replacement reserve. Response Indicator - Agree Completion Date - June 30, 2026 Response - Management acknowledges noncompliance in the current fiscal year and has taken measures to improve internal controls over compliance. Management will deposit the underfunded amount of $11,429 to the replacement reserve account during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026.