Finding 22163 (2022-002)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-06-22
Audit: 23412
Organization: Palermo Lakes, Inc. (FL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project failed to renew the PRAC contract 120 days before its expiration, violating HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely renewal of PRAC contracts is essential to avoid delays in receiving HAP funds.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Compliance Department will monitor renewal timelines and send reminders to ensure adherence to HUD deadlines.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2022-002: 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: Yes, 2021-002. 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: 6/8/2022 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

FINDING No. 2022-002: 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. If the audit Oversight Agency has questions regarding these plans, please call Christine Harris at 954-835-9200. Sincerely yours, Christine Harris Accounting Manager

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 $9.37M
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program - Home $1.65M
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Prac $528,670