Finding 1210856 (2025-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-04-29
Audit: 400187
Organization: Carty Heights (MN)
Auditor: WIPFLI LLP

AI Summary

  • Issue: The Project withdrew $885 more than the actual invoice and improperly handled $15,784 from the replacement reserve.
  • Requirements: Funds from the replacement reserve must be approved by HUD and used only for repair and replacement costs.
  • Follow-up: Replenish the replacement reserve by $885 and ensure proper reconciliation of the $15,784 withdrawal as agreed by management.

Finding Text

Condition: The Project completed a withdraw request on a U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development Funds Authorization form that was in excess of the actual invoice by $885. In addition, the Project requested withdrawals from the replacement reserve for allowable costs of $15,784 and did not properly complete the transfer by the year ended December 31, 2025. Criteria: The Project may only distribute funds from the replacement reserve upon approval from HUD and for costs related to repair and replacement needs. Cause: Management oversight. Effect: The Project is in violation of its regulatory agreement. Recommendation: The Project should replenish the replacement reserve account for the $885 that was withdrawn in error and should replenish operating cash for the $15,784 that was approved to be withdrawn from the replacement reserve for allowable costs. View of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and will reconcile the replacement reserve account by transferring $14,899 from the replacement reserve to the operating account to properly reconcile the replacement reserve for the allowable costs and withdrawals approved by HUD.

Corrective Action Plan

View of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and will reconcile the replacement reserve account by transferring $14,899 from the replacement reserve to the operating account to properly reconcile the replacement reserve for the allowable costs and withdrawals approved by HUD. Responsible Party: Collyn Iblings, CFO Estimated Completion: Resolved. Funds were properly transferred on March 5, 2026.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY $279,633