Finding 1236193 (2025-001)

FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS – MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Project, Assistance Listing 14.155 Project-Based Rental Assistance, Assistance Listing 14.195 Significant Deficiency 2025-001 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions – Surplus Cash Condition: The fiscal year December 31, 2024 residual receipts deposit of $78,809 was made into the residual receipts account in July 2026. Criteria: Pursuant to HUD regulations (24 CFR section 891.600(e)), a deposit shall be made into the residual receipts account equal to the annual computation of surplus cash. Such deposit should be made within 90 days following the end of the fiscal year. Therefore, the fiscal year end December 31, 2024 deposit should be made by March 31, 2025 unless a waiver is requested and approved prior to that date. Cause/Effect: The Organization awaited completion of its audited financial statements in order to accurately determine the surplus cash balance. Consequently, MDBM – Epsilon Senior Housing Corporation’s deposit of surplus cash into the residual receipts account was after the 90-day due date, resulting in non-compliance with HUD regulations. Questioned Cost: $78,809 Recommendation: It is recommended that efforts be made to ensure compliance with the surplus cash remittance requirements going forward. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Every effort will be made to ensure that deposits are made within the 90-day allotted period.