Finding 1265 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2023-11-06
Audit: 2390
Organization: Shenandoah Haven, Inc. (TN)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The management company approved a second invoice for services that were already paid, leading to potential unallowable costs.
  • Impacted Requirements: Operating costs for services not provided are considered unallowable under federal guidelines.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should enhance controls to ensure accurate identification of costs and prevent duplicate payments.

Finding Text

Information of federal program Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Federal Assistance Listing Number 14.181. Questioned costs $0 Criteria Operating costs paid for services not provided is considered an unallowable cost. Condition Our consideration of internal control disclosed that the management company incorrectly approved a second invoice for services rendered. Cause Bills were not correctly identified as previously paid before payment was authorized. Effect Disallowed costs were identified, although the amount identified did not meet the threshold for reporting as a questioned cost under the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation Management should review its controls over proper identification of costs associated with each Organization. Views of management Management concurs. Auditors’ summary of the auditee’s comments on the findings and recommendations Management will reevaluate controls around invoice cancellation in efforts to minimize potential error going forward.

Corrective Action Plan

Management will re-evaluate controls around cost identification and authorization in efforts to minimize potential error going forward.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1266 2023-002
    - Repeat
  • 577707 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 577708 2023-002
    - Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $1.25M