Finding 1214343 (2024-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2026-05-11
Audit: 401017
Organization: Amsterdam Housing I, INC (NY)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The residual receipts account is underfunded by $29,285 and was not maintained as required.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD regulations for establishing and funding the residual receipts account within 90 days after the fiscal year.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Open the residual receipts account and deposit the overdue $29,285 promptly; management agrees and plans to act when cash flow allows.

Finding Text

(2024-002) Residual Receipts Condition - The residual receipts account was not maintained by management and is underfunded by $29,285 at June 30, 2024. Criteria - As part of Special Tests and Provisions related to Assistance Listing Number 14.157 -Supportive Housing for the Elderly, non-profit owners and owners of limited distribution projects shall establish a residual receipts account and make required deposits into the account within 90 days after the close of the fiscal year. Effect - The Company was not in compliance with the above HUD regulations. Cause - The residual receipts account was surplus cash not opened resulting in the balance of $29,285 for the year ended June 30, 2022 not being deposited into the account. Statistical Sampling - The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Repeat Finding - This is a repeat of finding 2023-003 from the prior year. Recommendation - We recommend that a residual receipts account be opened and the delinquent deposit totaling $29,285 at June 30, 2024 be deposited into the residual receipts account as soon as possible. Management’s Reply -(2) Finding 2024-002 (a) Comments on the finding and recommendation: Management agrees with the finding. Management also agrees with the recommendation, please see below for action taken. (b) Action taken: Management will deposit the underfunded amounts when a cash flow surplus is realized. Management is actively working with HUD to collect retroactive subsidy payments

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Name of auditee: Amsterdam Housing I, Inc. TIN: 014-EE264 Name of Audit Firm: EFPR Group, CPAs, PLLC Period covered by audit: June 30, 2024 CAP prepared by: Henry Rodriguez, Jr. President Corvus Property Intelligence, LLC (410) 896-6770 Current Finding on the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs and Recommendations (2) Finding 2024-002 (a) Comments on the finding and recommendation: Management agrees with the finding. Management also agrees with the recommendation, please see below for action taken. (b) Action taken: Management will deposit the underfunded amounts when a cash flow surplus is realized. Management is actively working with HUD to collect retroactive subsidy payments.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions Cash Management

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1214340 2024-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1214341 2024-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1214342 2024-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY $42,828