Finding 20108 (2022-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-20
Audit: 20307
Organization: Rose of Mary Terrace (WA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The organization failed to deposit $27,935 in surplus cash into the required residual receipts account within the 90-day deadline.
  • Impacted Requirements: This finding violates HUD regulations regarding the management of residual receipts accounts.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Remit the $27,935 and establish better monitoring controls for compliance with HUD requirements.

Finding Text

S3800-010 Finding Reference Number: 2022-001 S3800-011 Title and Assistance Listing Number: 14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202) and Project Rental Assistance Contract S3800-015 Type of finding: Financial, Compliance S3800-016 Finding Status: Completed S3800-017 Information on Universe Population Size: N/A S3800-018 Sample Size Information: N/A S3800-019 Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: N/A S3800-020 Criteria: HUD regulations require that any surplus cash as of year-end be deposited to residual receipts within 90 days of year-end. S3800-030 Statement of Condition: The Organization did not deposit the surplus cash into the residual receipts account in the amount of $27,935. S3800-032 Cause: Management did not monitor the HUD requirements for the residual receipts accounts, including those in the regulatory agreement and those issued by HUD memorandum. S3800-033 Effect or Potential Effect: The residual receipts account was underfunded by $27,935. S3800-035 Auditor Non-Compliance Code: B. Failure to make required residual receipts deposits S3800-040 Questioned Costs: $-S3800-037 FHA/Contract Number: 171EE023 S3800-038 Reporting Views of Responsible Officials - Questioned Costs: $- S3800-045 Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: Management agreed with the finding and has implemented a corrective action plan. S3800-050 Context: Deposit requirements to residual receipts are not being monitored. S3800-080 Recommendation: Remit the $27,935 calculated excess residual receipts. Management should implement controls sufficient to monitor HUD memorandums and requirements related to the residual receipts account. Management should review the audited financial statements for any surplus (deficiency) cash. S3800-090 Auditor's Summary of Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations: Management agrees with the auditor. S3800-090 Response Indicator: Agree S3800-140 Completion Date: 8/7/2023 S3800-150 Response: Management agreed with the finding and has implemented a corrective action plan. S3800-160 Contact Person First Name: Tara S3800-180 Contact Person Last Name: Lewis

Corrective Action Plan

Name of Auditee: Rose of Mary Terrace HUD Auditee identification number: 171EE023 Name of audit firm: Loveridge Hunt & Co, PLLC Period covered by the audit: Year ended December 31, 2022 CAP prepared by: Name: Holly Anderson Position: Asset Management Program Manager Telephone number: 509-833-8084 Finding 2022-001 1. Statement of Condition: The Organization did not deposit the surplus cash into the residual receipts account in the amount of $27,935. 2. Cause: Management did not monitor the HUD requirements for the residual receipts accounts, including those in the regulatory agreement and those issued by HUD memorandum. 3. Actions Taken on the Finding: The Organization will complete HUD form 9250, requesting a suspension of replacement reserve deposits. Management will utilize the funds from suspended replacement reserve deposit to reimburse the residual receipts account. On August 7, 2023, Holly Anderson spoke with HUD Account Executive, Tina Rivera-Locklear, who agreed that this CAP was an acceptable step towards resolution.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Cash Management Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 596550 2022-001
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $115,490