Finding 20081 (2022-001)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-08-01

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project failed to renew the PRAC contract 120 days before its expiration, violating HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with HUD rules led to delays in receiving HAP funds and reliance on short-term loans.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure ongoing monitoring and reminders for timely PRAC contract renewals to prevent future funding interruptions.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2022-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Resolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Total assistance revenue. Sample Size Information: All monthly PRAC requests. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: As required by HUD regulations, applications for renewal of PRAC contracts must be completed 120 days prior to the PRAC expiration date. Statement of Condition: The Project did not complete the renewal process 120 days prior to the PRAC expiration date. Cause: The Project did not follow HUD regulations for a timely contract renewal resulting in the delay of HUD funding and short-term loans taken from the replacement reserve via HUD approved 9250s. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project is not in compliance with HUD regulations for timely renewal of PRAC contract resulting in delayed receipt of HAP funds. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: R ? Section 8 Program Administration. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor?s recommendations have been adopted. Recommendation: The Project should comply with HUD regulations for timely renewal of the PRAC contract to ensure no interruption in funding. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 11/10/2022 Response: Compliance Department is now monitoring and tracking PRAC contract renewals for properties. Going forward reminders and follow up to deadlines will be conducted to ensure the contract renewal is completed. -

Corrective Action Plan

Oversight Agency for Audit, MM III, Inc. respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended December 31, 2022. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Bellows Associates, P.A., 5401 N University Drive, Suite 201 Coral Springs, Florida 33067 Audit period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 The findings from the December 31, 2022 schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. SECTION III - FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS ? MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT FINDING NO. 2022-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Recommendation: The Project should comply with HUD regulations for timely renewal of the PRAC contract to ensure no interruption in funding. Action Taken: Compliance Department is now monitoring and tracking PRAC contract renewals for properties. Going forward reminders and follow up to deadlines will be conducted to ensure the contract renewal is completed.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Capital Advance $3.08M
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Prac $178,133