Finding 1240013 (2026-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2026
Accepted
2026-10-06
Audit: 414644
Organization: Ausable Valley Apartments, Inc. (MI)
Auditor: MANER COSTERISAN

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project failed to deposit $9,910 into the residual receipts account as required.
  • Impacted Requirements: Project management must deposit surplus cash within 90 days after the fiscal year ends.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the $9,910 deposit is made and establish procedures to identify future deposit needs.

Finding Text

Finding Number 2026-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Major Federal Program Compliance: Special Tests and Provisions - Residual Receipts Requirements Federal Program: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ALN 14.155 - Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects Condition: The Project did not make the required residual receipt deposits in the amount $9,910 for the year ending June 30, 2025. Criteria: Project management is responsible for depositing funds into the residual receipts account when a surplus cash amount is calculated within 90 days after the close of the fiscal year. Effect: The surplus cash amount was not deposited therefore making the balance in the residual receipts account understated and not correctly showing amount subject to HUD recapture. Cause: Procedures to deposit surplus cash into the residual receipts account were not followed. Recommendation: The Project should deposit $9,910 into the residual receipts account. Additionally, procedures should be followed to ensure management identifies the need for required deposits. Auditor Noncompliance Code: B - Failure to make required residual receipts deposits.

Corrective Action Plan

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AuSable Valley Apartments, Inc. respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2026. Name and address of the independent public accounting firm: Maner Costerisan P.C., 2425 E. Grand River Ave, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48912 Audit period: July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 The finding from June 30, 2026, schedule of findings and questioned costs is discussed below. The finding is consistent with the number assigned in the schedule. Finding 2026-001 - Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Major Federal Program Compliance: Special Tests and Provisions - Residual Receipt Requirements Recommendation: The Project should deposit $9,910 into the residual receipts account. Additionally, procedures should be followed to ensure management identifies the need for required deposits. Management Comments: We agree with the facts and circumstances described above. Subsequent to year end, the Project deposited $9,910 into the residual receipts account and is now compliant with HUD requirements. No outstanding residual receipt deposit requirements exists as of the report date. Management will further review annual audits to identify the required residual receipt funding to ensure ongoing compliance with HUD requirements.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 MORTGAGE INSURANCE FOR THE PURCHASE OR REFINANCING OF EXISTING MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS $1.47M
14.195 PROJECT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (PBRA) $228,841