Finding 1450 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2023-11-08
Audit: 2650
Organization: Eastside Home Association (WA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The organization was underfunded by $17,988 in its replacement reserve as of March 31, 2023, violating HUD guidelines.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD guidelines for monthly replacement reserve deposits was not met due to insufficient payments.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures to ensure timely and accurate monthly payments to the replacement reserve escrow.

Finding Text

S3800-010 Finding Reference Number 2023-001 S3800-011 Title and CFDA Number of Federal Program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, 14.155 S3800-015 Type of Finding Federal Award Finding S3800-016 Finding Resolution Status Resolved S3800-017 Information on Universe Population Size N/A S3800-018 Sample Size Information N/A S3800-019 Identification of Repeat Finding and Reference Number NoS3800-020 Criteria The Organization must comply with HUD guidelines regarding monthly replacement reserve deposits. S3800-030 Statement of Condition The Organization’s replacement reserve was underfunded by $17,988 as of March 31, 2023. S3800-032 Cause Mortgagee did not increase payments as required by HUD. Organization paid amount as stated on monthly mortgage statement. S3800-033 Effect or Potential Effect Organization was not in compliance with HUD guidelines for replacement reserve deposit requirements. S3800-035 Auditor Non-Compliance Code N – Reserve for Replacement S3800-040 Questioned Costs $17,988 S3800-045 Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding and has deposited the deficiency. S3800-037 FHA/Contract Number 12711240 S3800-038 Questioned Costs $17,988 S3800-080 Recommendation Management should have procedures in place to ensure that required monthly payments are remitted to the replacement reserve escrow. S3800-090 Auditor’s Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations Management has corrected the deficiency. S3800-130 Response Indicator Agree S3800-140 Completion Date 05/31/2023 S3800-150 Response Management agrees with the finding and has replenished the funds.

Corrective Action Plan

Management agrees with the finding and has replenished the funds.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1451 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 577892 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 577893 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $3.47M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $1.37M