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Finding 1613 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2023-11-10
Audit: 2858
Organization: Belmont Elderly Housing, Inc. (NH)
Auditor: Leone McDonnell & Roberts P A

AI Summary

  • Issue: Some HUD form certifiers were not updated on time, leading to incorrect certification.
  • Requirements impacted: HUD forms must be certified by current, authorized employees with relevant oversight.
  • Follow-up: Implement a procedure to ensure timely updates of certifiers on HUD forms.

Finding Text

Information on universe/sample size: It was noted during testing that some of the HUD form certifiers were not updated in a timely manner. Condition: HUD forms must be certified by an authorized user. Criteria: The certifier for HUD forms should be a current employee with oversight in the area the form pertains to. Effect: The forms were not certified by the correct individual. Context: Auditor reviewed source documents noting incorrect certifier. Cause: Lack of oversight by management agent. Recommendation: A procedure be implemented to ensure that the Project timely changes the certifier on forms when applicable.

Corrective Action Plan

Plan: A procedure will be implemented to ensure that the Project changes the Certifier on forms when and where applicable in a timely manner. Anticipated Completion Date: 7/31/2023. Contact: Duska Noel, Director of Housing and Michael Tabory, Chief Operating Officer

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1612 2023-001
    -
  • 1614 2023-001
    -
  • 1615 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 578054 2023-001
    -
  • 578055 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 578056 2023-001
    -
  • 578057 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $2.35M