Finding 1214404 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-05-11

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Six out of twelve required monthly deposits to the replacement reserve account were missed, totaling $3,284, leading to non-compliance with HUD requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Monthly deposits to the replacement reserve account as mandated by the project’s Regulatory Agreement.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a monthly review process for replacement reserve balances to ensure compliance with required thresholds.

Finding Text

Finding Reference Number: 2025-001 Title and Assistance Listing Number of Federal Program: 14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811 Capital Advance) and Project Rental Assistance Contract Type of Finding: Federal Award Finding Finding Resolution Status: Resolved Information on Universe and Population Size: N/A Sample Size Information: The finding represents a systemic problem. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: Not a repeat finding. Criteria: Per program requirement and the project’s Regulatory Agreement, the owner is required to make monthly deposits to the replacement reserve account in amounts prescribed by HUD. Statement of Condition: Six of the twelve monthly required deposits, totaling $3,284, were not made to the replacement reserve account, and no prior written approval was obtained from HUD. Cause: Management indicated that they were suspending payments to cover certain expenses. Effect or Potential Effect and Perspective: The Organization is in non-compliance with specific requirements of a major HUD-assisted program. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: N - Reserve for replacements deposits Questioned Costs: $ - Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: Management and ownership agreed with the finding and has implemented a corrective action plan. Please identify the property(s) and associated questioned costs this finding applies to: Meadowlark Apartments FHA/Contract Number: 126-HD038 Context: As noted above, the issue noted was found in 6 out of 12 monthly required deposits due to prioritizing cash for other operating payments. Recommendation: We recommend to the management for them to implement a monthly review of the replacement reserve balances, with documented confirmation that balances meet required threholds. Auditor's Summary of Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations: Management and ownership agreed with the auditor and made catch-up deposits totaling $3,284 on April 30, 2026. Response Indicator: Agree Completion Date: 4/30/2026 Response: Ownership agreed with the finding and has implemented a corrective action plan. Contact Person First Name: Matthew Contact Person Middle Initial: Contact Person Last Name: Wrigley

Corrective Action Plan

Name of contact person: Matthew Wrigley, Accounting Financial and Audit Manager Plan: The 2025 reserve deficit was resolved 4/30/26. The monthly internal reserve transfers are tracked for each site and included in a monthly csv transfer import when cashflow proves viable. There are monthly reminders and a schedule in place to review cash and initiate for all sites. In the event the transfer fails to occur, the liability is either accrued or independently tracked. From there, we continue to monitor the cashflow for feasibility and attempt to resolve any overdue transfers. To ensure compliance, non-essential payables will be withheld from processing. Mortgages, utilities, and insurance will be considered as essential to mitigate critical fees, cancellations, or shut-offs. These procedures are already in place as of 2026. Date of planned corrective action: April 30, 2026

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1214403 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES $98,108