Finding Text
2022-001 14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811) Information on Universe and Population Size: Noncompliance was not discovered as a result of a sampling procedure. Sample Size Information: Noncompliance was not discovered as a result of a sampling procedure. Repeat finding: This is not a repeat finding. Criteria: Under Special Tests and Provisions, monthly deposits are to be made to the Replacement Reserve account. Also, HUD authorized a draw from the replacement reserve to be repaid when HUD paid the subsidy they were late in paying. Statement of condition: Salmon Creek Housing, Inc. did not make deposits to the replacement reserve as required. For the period under audit, monthly deposits of $2,190 were not made. Also, a draw of $6,332 from the replacement reserve was not repaid when HUD paid the overdue subsidy. Deposits required but not made into the replacement reserve totaled $8,522. Cause: HUD has denied rent increases, when applied for, for several years, placing a significant strain on the cash flow of this project. Until July 1, 2020, the sponsor organization JAMHI was willing to fund the cash shortfalls even though it was not legally obligated to do so. Since July 1, 2020, JAMHI is no longer willing to fund cash shortfalls. Accordingly, Salmon Creek Housing, Inc. did not have sufficient funds to make required monthly deposits and, repay the replacement reserve, while continuing to pay costs such as utilities, emergency repairs, and the audit fee. Effect of potential effect: Salmon Creek Housing, Inc. was out of compliance with the Replacement Reserve deposit requirement. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: N ? Reserve for Replacements Deposits Amount of Questioned Costs: $0 Perspective/Context: When this project was built, HUD committed to fund the operating costs and the Organization committed to provide housing to eligible individuals as well as keep the project in good repair. HUD has not funded the necessary costs to keep the project in good repair. Management chose to pay necessary operating costs with the intention of repaying the replacement reserve as soon as possible. Recommendation: Management should continue to request rent increases from HUD. Views of Responsible Officials: We agree with the finding. Please see our corrective action plan. Auditor?s evaluation of the views of responsible officials: I believe the Organization?s response is appropriate.