Finding 1262 (2023-001)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2023-11-06
Audit: 2387
Organization: Hilltop Manor, Inc. (TN)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization's escrow account lacked sufficient deposits as of June 30, 2023, risking future tax and insurance payments.
  • Impacted Requirements: Federal guidelines mandate adequate funding of escrow accounts for tax and insurance obligations.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should budget for monthly escrow deposits and pursue a rent increase to ensure future compliance.

Finding Text

Information on federal program Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Federal Assistance Listing Number 14.181 Questioned costs $0 Criteria The Organization is required to make deposits into an escrow account to fund tax and insurance payments for the fiscal year. Condition The Organization’s escrow cash account did not have adequate deposits as of June 30, 2023. Cause The Organization had inadequate cash on hand to fund the escrow account. Effect The Organization may not be able to pay for their taxes and insurance for the upcoming year. Recommendation Management should budget for monthly tax and insurance escrow deposits and request a rent increase to prevent future shortfalls in escrow cash. Views of Management Management concurs. Auditors’ summary of the auditee’s comments on the findings and recommendations Management will request a rent increase and make deposits to the escrow account sufficient to cover future tax and insurance costs.

Corrective Action Plan

Management will request a rent increase when the property is eligible and budget for monthly tax and escrow deposits to prevent future shortfalls in escrow cash.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $1.11M