Finding 1503 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2023-11-09
Audit: 2765

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project failed to implement a HUD approved rent change by the effective date, leading to a $12,819 underpayment in HAP.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD regulations for executing rent changes is mandatory; failure to do so results in financial discrepancies.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the Project adheres to HUD regulations and provide training to staff on timely implementation of rent changes by June 30, 2024.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2023-003: 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: Total rent revenue for the year ended June 30, 2023. Sample Size Information: All monthly HAP requests for the year ended June 30, 2023. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: As required by HUD regulations, a HUD approved rent change must be executed as of its effective date upon election and acceptance of an automatic rent increase. Statement of Condition: The Project did not implement the accepted HUD approved rent change to its monthly HAP requests as of the June 6, 2022 effective date resulting in a $12,819 omission. Cause: The Project did not follow HUD regulations for the gross rent change resulting in an underpayment of HAP for each unit. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project is not in compliance with HUD regulations for not executing a rent change as of the effective date, resulting in a $12,819 under collection of HAP. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: R – Section 8 Program Administration. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendation will be adopted. Recommendation: The Project should comply with HUD regulations for executing the required rent change as of its effective date and all earned revenue should be recorded in the correct accounting period. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 6/30/2024 Response: The compliance department will provide additional training to the manager on implementing HUD approved rent increases.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDING NO. 2023-003: Section 207/223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, ALN 14.155 Recommendation: The Project should comply with HUD regulations for executing the required rent change as of its effective date and all earned revenue should be recorded in the correct accounting period. Action Taken: The compliance department will provide additional training to the manager on implementing HUD approved rent increases. If the Oversight Agency for Audit has questions regarding these plans, please call Christine Harris at 954- 835-9200. Sincerely yours, Christine Harris Accounting Manager

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1501 2023-001
    -
  • 1502 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 577943 2023-001
    -
  • 577944 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 577945 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $1.83M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $364,148
14.191 Multifamily Housing Service Coordinators $25,837
14.195 Covid-19 Csp - Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $3,049