Finding 1222756 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-07-02

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: SDSI Housing improperly withdrew $135,824 from the reserve for replacements for roof repairs already covered by insurance.
  • Impacted Requirements: This action violates HUD guidelines, which state that reserves should only cover eligible costs.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management has agreed to return the $135,824 to the reserve, which was completed on April 16, 2026.

Finding Text

Federal Program - Assistance Listing Number 14.155 - Section 223 Mortgage Insurance Population, sample size, and instances of non-compliance The population consists of two reserve for replacements reimbursement requests made by SDSI Housing Corporation, Inc. (SDSI Housing). Both of the reimbursement requests were tested, and one instance of non-compliance was noted. Condition SDSI Housing received reimbursement from the reserve for replacements of $135,824 for roof repairs that were previously funded with insurance proceeds. Criteria Under HUD Occupancy Handbook 4350.3 REV-1, the reserve for replacements is generally used to help defray the costs of replacing a project's capital items. Effect SDSI Housing’s reserve for replacements is under funded by $135,824 due to the reimbursement of ineligible items. Cause A reimbursement request was submitted for SDSI Housing’s major roof repairs which are traditionally contemplated as eligible for draws under HUD Occupancy Handbook 4350.3 REV-1. However, management did not consider the fact that such repairs had already been funded by insurance proceeds, so the major roof repairs resulted in no cost to SDSI Housing. Recommendation Management should return $135,824 to SDSI Housing’s reserve for replacements for the ineligible withdrawal. Reporting views of management Management agrees with the finding. Management returned ineligible funds of $135,824 to SDSI Housing’s reserve for replacements on April 16, 2026. Auditor Non-Compliance Classification Special Tests and Provisions - Unauthorized withdrawals from replacement reserve account

Corrective Action Plan

2025-001 Finding SDSI Housing Corporation, Inc. (SDSI Housing) received reimbursement from the reserve for replacements of $135,824 for roof repairs that were previously funded with insurance proceeds. The reserve for replacements is under funded by $135,824 due to the reimbursement of ineligible items. A reimbursement request was submitted for major roof repairs which are traditionally contemplated as eligible for draws under HUD Occupancy Handbook 4350.3 REV-1. However, management did not consider the fact that such repairs had already been funded by insurance proceeds, so the major roof repairs resulted in no cost to the Project. Comments on Finding and Recommendations Management agrees with the finding and recomendations. Actions Taken Management returned ineligible funds of $135,824 to reserve for replacements on April 16, 2026.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions Cash Management Eligibility Reporting

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 MORTGAGE INSURANCE FOR THE PURCHASE OR REFINANCING OF EXISTING MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS $2.69M
14.195 PROJECT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (PBRA) $398,858
93.667 SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT $207,734
14.181 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES $53,269