Finding 1241305 (2026-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2026
Accepted
2026-10-29

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The PHA drew down $24,399 in CFP funds but did not spend it within the required 3-day window.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates HUD guidelines for cash management and fund usage.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement stronger internal controls for cash management and ensure funds are drawn only when expenses are imminent.

Finding Text

Questioned Costs: None. Criteria:The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Capital Fund Guidebook states that the PHA can draw funds up to, but not more than, 3 days in advance of a valid expense and should draw the amount needed to cover such costs. Condition:The PHA did not spend CFP money that was drawn down within the 3 day window. Context:We noted that the PHA has deferred CFP revenue account of $24,399, which indicates that the CFP money drawn down from the 2022H CFP grant had not yet been spent. Cause:The PHA had a lack of proper internal control procedures surrounding the cash management of the CFP program. Effect:The lack of controls surrounding the cash management caused the PHA to have unspent CFP money at year end. Recommendations:Establish proper CFP internal controls to ensure proper handling of CFP draw downs. Fund drawn after payment or very near payment date of related purchases. Management Views:Management Agrees. See corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Unearned Funds – Public Housing Capital Fund: HACM Management will process checks to be paid from Capital Fund on the same day that funds are drawn down in LOCCS but dated as of the date funds are expected to be deposited. Receipt of Capital Funds will be confirmed via online banking and then checks sent out. Re: Federal Awards Findings: Unearned Funds - Sec􀆟on 8 Housing Choice Vouchers HACM Management will work closely with so􀅌ware vendor to ensure HAP amounts agree to the HAP contracts.

Categories

Cash Management Procurement, Suspension & Debarment HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1241306 2026-002
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.872 PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND $3.98M
14.850 PUBLIC HOUSING OPERATING FUND $1.21M
14.871 SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS $990,449