Finding 1226337 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-08-12

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project underfunded the reserve for replacement account by $604 due to a delay in implementing a funding increase.
  • Impacted Requirements: Monthly deposits to the reserve account must comply with HUD regulations.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should establish procedures to verify correct monthly deposits to the replacement reserve account.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2025-001: Section 236 Interest Reduction Payments, ALN 14.103 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: All replacement reserve deposits for the year ended December 31, 2025. Sample Size Information: All replacement reserve deposits for the year ended December 31, 2025. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: In accordance with HUD, the required monthly deposit must be made to the Project's reserve for replacement account. Statement of Condition: The Project underfunded the account by $604. Cause: The Project did not implement a funding increase in a timely manner. Effect or Potential Effect: Deficiently funded reserve for replacements. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: N – Reserve for Replacements Deposits. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations will be adopted. Recommendation: Management should implement procedures to ensure the correct amount is deposited into the replacement reserve account each month. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 12/31/2026 Response: We are researching the underfunding and will ensure the RR account is fully funded on a monthly basis. New procedures have been implemented to review the deposits each month to ensure amounts are proper.

Corrective Action Plan

Oversight Agency for Audit, Retired Steelworkers Housing and Health Development Corporation respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended December 31, 2025. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Bellows Associates, P.A., 5401 N University Drive, Suite 201, Coral Springs, Florida 33067 Audit period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 The findings from the December 31, 2025 schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. SECTION III – FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS – MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT FINDING No. 2025-001: Section 236 Interest Reduction Payments, ALN 14.103 Recommendation: Management should implement procedures to ensure the correct amount is deposited into the replacement reserve account each month. Action Taken: We are researching the underfunding and will ensure the RR account is fully funded on a monthly basis. New procedures have been implemented to review the deposits each month to ensure amounts are proper.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1226338 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.103 INTEREST REDUCTION PAYMENTS RENTAL AND COOPERATIVE HOUSING FOR LOWER INCOME FAMILIES $1.37M
14.195 PROJECT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (PBRA) $707,825
14.155 MORTGAGE INSURANCE FOR THE PURCHASE OR REFINANCING OF EXISTING MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS $209,361