Finding 1214654 (2025-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-05-14
Audit: 401384
Organization: La Maison Acadienne, Inc. (FL)

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 $4,146 to the management company.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with the specified management fee rates in the Project Owner’s/Management Agent’s Certification is critical.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures to monitor the expiration of HUD-required documents to ensure timely renewal and prevent future overcharges.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2025-002: Section 207/223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Rental Housing Projects, ALN 14.155 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Management fees. Sample Size Information: All management fee expenses Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: The Project shall only 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. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project has made an unauthorized loan to the management company as a result of overpaying management fees of $4,146. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: J – Unauthorized Management Fees. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendation will be adopted. Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to monitor the expiration of HUD required documents to ensure timely preparation and approval. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 9/30/2026 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 207/223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Rental Housing Projects, ALN 14.155 Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to monitor the expiration of HUD required documents 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 Irene Phillips CFO

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1214653 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 MORTGAGE INSURANCE FOR THE PURCHASE OR REFINANCING OF EXISTING MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS $2.44M
14.195 PROJECT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (PBRA) $575,043