Finding 1217259 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-06-10
Audit: 403406
Organization: Cabrini of Westchester (NY)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Home did not get required HUD approval for a member substitution with The Carmelite System, Inc.
  • Impacted Requirements: Membership transfer agreements must be signed by HUD before ownership changes.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure compliance by obtaining HUD approval for any future membership changes as outlined in the Regulatory Agreement.

Finding Text

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Title: Supportive Housing for the Elderly Section 232 ALN Number: 14.129 Award Period: Year Ended December 31, 2025 Type of Finding: • Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: The Home was required to obtain written approval for the member substitution transaction with The Carmelite System, Inc. prior to closing. Condition: Membership transfer agreements must be in place and signed by HUD during the transition of Ownership / Governance. Questioned costs: None Context: Formal HUD approval was not obtained in relation the Member Substitution in which the Carmelite System, Inc. became the sole member and sponsor of the Home. Cause: Clerical Error- failure to timely achieve an approved membership transfer. Effect: The Home remains out of compliance with HUD. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: The Home should adhere to the Regulatory Agreement and obtain HUD’s approval prior to taking any actions specifically precluded in the Regulatory Agreement. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Management is working to obtain the necessary HUD approvals.

Corrective Action Plan

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Title: Supportive Housing for the Elderly Section 232 ALN Number: 14.129 Award Period: Year Ended December 31, 2025 Type of Finding: • Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: The Home was required to obtain written approval for the member substitution transaction with The Carmelite System, Inc. prior to closing. Condition: Membership transfer agreements must be in place and signed by HUD during the transition of Ownership / Governance. Context: Formal HUD approval was not obtained in relation the Member Substitution in which the Carmelite System, Inc. became the sole member and sponsor of the Home. Recommendation: The Home should adhere to the Regulatory Agreement and obtain HUD’s approval prior to taking any actions specifically precluded in the Regulatory Agreement. Action taken in response to finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Management is working to obtain the necessary HUD approvals.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1217260 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.129 MORTGAGE INSURANCE NURSING HOMES, INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES, BOARD AND CARE HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES $35.07M