Finding 1240809 (2026-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
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Year
2026
Accepted
2026-10-21
Audit: 415156
Organization: Saugatucket Spring INC (RI)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: One tenant file was missing during testing, indicating a lack of proper documentation.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Corporation is not complying with the Project Rental Assistance Contract due to inadequate file maintenance.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement internal controls for tenant file management and conduct annual inspections to ensure compliance.

Finding Text

Finding 2026-001 Supportive Elderly Housing Section 202 (Repeat Finding 2025-001) Condition: One out of the six tenant files tested was not provided for testing. Criteria: Tenant files should be maintained with all required documentation and provided for testing. Cause: The Corporation does not have internal controls in place to ensure that tenant files are properly maintained. Effect: The Corporation is no longer in compliance with its Project Rental Assistance Contract to receive subsidies. Recommendation: The Corporation should design and implement internal controls to ensure that all tenant files have proper documentation. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management is in agreement with the auditor’s findings. Management will ensure tenant file inspections are completed on annual basis.

Corrective Action Plan

Recommendation: The Corporation should design and implement internal controls to ensure that all tenant files have proper documentation and are present during testing. Action Taken: Management is in agreement with the auditor’s findings. Management has instructed all compliance personnel to review all matters related to tenant compliance.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY $343,336