Finding 1226200 (2024-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
C
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2026-08-10
Audit: 408839
Organization: Inkster Housing Commission (MI)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Cash receipts for the Public Housing Program were not deposited in a timely manner, leading to noncompliance.
  • Impacted Requirements: Internal controls over cash receipts were ineffective, risking compliance with program regulations.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement stronger controls and regularly review policies to ensure timely deposits of cash receipts.

Finding Text

Program Name - ALN# 14.850 - Public Housing Program Finding Type - Noncompliance; Cash Receipts not deposited in a timely manner. Criteria - It was noted in our review of Public Housing Program cash receipts testing that receipts were not deposited into the bank account in a timely manner. Condition - The Commission did not ensure that all receipts received were deposited in a timely manner. Questioned Costs – Unknown Cause/Effect - The Commission did not ensure that all cash receipts for Public Housing Program were deposited when received in a timely manner. As a result, there was a breakdown of internal controls over the compliance of cash receipts. Recommendations - We recommend adequate controls over the cash receipts policy of Public Housing Program cash receipts to ensure compliance with the program. Auditee Response - The Commission will review their internal control policies for compliance with Public Housing Program cash receipts and ensure that they are deposited in timely manner. Management's Response - The Commission will review their internal control policies for compliance with Public Housing Program cash receipts and deposit them in timely manner. Action Plan - The Commission's management will review the program and ensure that the cash receipts are deposited in a timely manner in the Public Housing Program.

Corrective Action Plan

IHC has experienced significant staffing transitions within its finance department, which have comtributed to delays in processing cash receipts. In response, IHC has updated its Internal Control Policy and revised its processes. Additional support staff have been hired in the finance department to ensure accurate and timely processing. Furthermore, IHC's Finance Committee and Fee Accountants provide and added layer of checks and balances, maintaining ongoing communication to ensure all practices remain compliant. IHC is confident that these measures will effectively address this issue moving forward.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1226201 2024-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226202 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226203 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS $8.10M
14.850 PUBLIC HOUSING OPERATING FUND $4.69M
14.872 PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND $4.03M
14.870 RESIDENT OPPORTUNITY AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES - SERVICE COORDINATORS $104,099