Finding 12994 (2022-001)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-01-11
Audit: 17431
Organization: Acres Home Garden, Inc. (TX)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: A withdrawal from the residual receipt account occurred without HUD's approval, impacting compliance with federal regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Project lacks sufficient funds for future major repairs and replacements due to unauthorized withdrawals.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Project should request additional funds from the Center in fiscal 2023 to address the withdrawn amount.

Finding Text

Findings reference number: 2022-001 Title and AL Number of Federal Program: Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (AL 14.181) Type of finding: Compliance Resolution Status: In process Population size: N/A Sample size: N/A Repeat finding: No Criteria: Withdrawals from the residual receipt account should be approved by HUD. Condition: A withdrawal was made from the residual receipt account without HUD's approval. The funds were transferred to the operating account to pay for operating expenses. Cause: The Project did not have enough funds to pay its vendors. Effect: The Project may not have sufficient funds in the future to pay for major repairs and replacements. Noncompliance code: C, Unauthorized withdrawals from Residual Receipts account Questioned costs: N/A. Reporting views of officials: Management agrees with the finding. Contract Number: 114HD031 Context: The Project has practically no liquidity. Recommendation: The Project should bring this matter to the attention of the Center and request an injection of funds in fiscal 2023 to replace the funds withdrawn. Auditors' summary of auditee's comments: They are in agreement. Completion date: 8/31/2023 Response: Management has consulted the Center on this matter.

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan Audit Finding 2022-001: A withdrawal was made from the residual receipt account without HUD approval. Response: The Project did not have enough funds to pay its vendors. Management will request an injection of funds from the Center in 2023 to replace the withdrawn funds. Responsible Party: Linda G. Holder Vice President/COO/Agent Houston Housing Management Corporation 2211 Norfolk, Suite 614 Houston, TX 77098

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Cash Management Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $37,590