Finding 1501 (2023-001)

FINDING No. 2023-001: Section 207/223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, ALN 14.155 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: All replacement reserve deposits for the year ended June 30, 2023. Sample Size Information: Required replacement reserve deposits for the year ended June 30, 2023. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: In accordance with HUD, required monthly deposits must be made to the Project’s reserve for replacement account. Statement of Condition: The Project overfunded the account by $468. Cause: The Project implemented a funding increase incorrectly during the current year resulting in excess deposits. Effect or Potential Effect: Overfunded reserve for replacements. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: N – Reserve for Replacements Deposits. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendation will be adopted. Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to ensure that the correct amount is deposited into the replacement reserve account each month. A HUD approved 9250 should be obtained to remove excess funds. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 6/30/2024 Response: The lender inadvertently took the retro R4R increase of $468.00 again after already being paid in the previous month. A 9250 will be prepared so that the over funding can be deposited back to the account.