Finding 1210882 (2025-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-04-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project has been overcharged management fees due to an expired form HUD-9839-B, leading to an unauthorized loan of $17,223 to the management company.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD regulations regarding fund usage and management fee rates as specified in the Regulatory Agreement.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures to monitor contract expirations and ensure timely renewal to prevent future overcharges.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2025-002: Section 202 - Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Total expenses. Sample Size Information: Management fees. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: As required by HUD, the Project shall only use funds as specified in the Regulatory Agreement and owe the management company fees at the rate specified in the Project Owner’s/Management Agent’s Certification (form HUD-9839-B). Statement of Condition: As a result of an expired form HUD-9839-B, the Project has been overcharged management fees, resulting in an unauthorized loan to the management Company. Cause: The Project’s form HUD-9839-B expired on August 2, 2025, and the management company kept charging the Project. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project has made an unauthorized loan to the management company as a result of overpaying management fees of $17,223. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: J – Unauthorized Management Fees. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor's recommendations will be adopted. Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to monitor the expiration of all contracts to ensure timely preparation and approval. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 12/31/2026 Response: Management is in the process of renewing all management certifications and will provide accountants with extra training to monitor.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDING No. 2025-002: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to monitor the expiration of all contracts to ensure timely preparation and approval. Action Taken: Management is in the process of renewing all management certifications and will provide accountants with extra training to monitor. If the Oversight Agency for Audit has questions regarding the plan, please call Irene Phillips at 954-835-9200. Sincerely yours, Irene Phillips, CFO

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1210881 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY - Capital Advance $4.22M
14.157 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY - PRAC $472,009