Finding 1219131 (2025-004)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-06-26

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Surplus cash was not deposited into the residual receipts account within the required 90-day timeframe.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD regulations for timely deposits post fiscal year-end.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should calculate and deposit surplus cash promptly at year-end, regardless of REAC filing type.

Finding Text

Finding 2025-004: Compliance finding Information on universe: It was noted during testing that the management agent did not deposit the 2024 surplus cash into the residual receipts account within the 90 day timeframe required by HUD. Sample Size: Monthly reserve activity is tested for compliance. Identification of repeat finding: No Condition: Deposit did not occur until September 2025. Criteria: Surplus cash is to be deposited into the residual receipts account within 90 days of the Organization’s year end. Effect: Surplus cash was not deposited within the required timeframe resulting in operating cash being overstated. Context: Auditor reviewed source documents noting the surplus cash was not deposited within 90 days of year end. An owner certified REAC was filed and management did not deposit the required surplus cash into the residual receipts account. This is required whether you file an audited REAC or owner certified REAC. Cause: An owner certified REAC was filed extending the due date for the audited REAC. Management did not estimate and deposit surplus cash into the residual receipts account. Recommendation: Management should calculate the surplus cash at the end of the fiscal year to properly ensure that the deposit is made timely whether they file an owner certified REAC or an audited REAC.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2025-004 Plan: Management acknowledges this finding. The surplus cash deposit was not made within the required 90-day timeframe following fiscal year-end because an Owner-Certified REAC submission was filed while awaiting completion of the audited financial statements. Management incorrectly believed the surplus cash calculation and deposit could be deferred until the audited REAC was submitted. To prevent this from occurring in the future, management has implemented a procedure requiring surplus cash to be calculated immediately following fiscal year-end, regardless of whether an Owner-Certified REAC or Audited REAC is submitted. Management will estimate and deposit any required surplus cash into the Residual Receipts Account within HUD's required 90-day timeframe and make any necessary adjustments after the audited financial statements are completed. Management has reviewed HUD requirements with applicable staff and will monitor future year-end submissions to ensure compliance with all surplus cash deposit requirements. Contact: Jackie Oliveira-Director of Affordable Housing Completion Date: 03/31/2026

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Cash Management

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1219128 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1219129 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1219130 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1219132 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1219133 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1219134 2025-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1219135 2025-005
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY $1.86M