Finding 1240730 (2026-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2026
Accepted
2026-10-20

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Management failed to assess the reasonableness of tenant utility allowances as required by HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Annual reviews of utility allowances were not conducted, leading to non-compliance with HUD guidelines.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures to ensure annual reviews are performed and maintain supporting documentation for compliance.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2026-002: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Utility costs. Sample Size Information: Annual utility allowance analysis. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: HUD regulations require the owner to submit an analysis of utility allowances with supporting documentation, to perform an annual review of tenant utility allowances to determine their reasonableness, and to adjust the allowances, when deemed appropriate. Statement of Condition: The reasonableness of tenant utility allowances was not assessed by management. Cause: Management did not perform an annual review of tenant utility allowances for the current year. Effect or Potential Effect: Unable to verify the reasonableness of tenant utility allowances. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: R – Section 8 Program Administration Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations will be adopted. Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures for compliance with all applicable HUD regulations and ensure the performance of an annual review of tenant utility allowances with supporting documentation maintained. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 3/31/2027 Response: Staff training has been provided regarding UA support and included in monthly reporting procedures.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDING No. 2026-002 Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures for compliance with all applicable HUD regulations and ensure the performance of an annual review of tenant utility allowances with supporting documentation maintained. Action Taken: Staff training has been provided regarding UA support and included in monthly reporting procedures. If the audit Oversight Agency has questions regarding these plans, please call Irene Phillips at 954-835-9200. Sincerely yours, Irene Phillips CFO

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1240729 2026-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY - CAPITAL ADVANCE $2.70M
14.157 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY - PROJECT RENTAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACT (PRAC) $365,416