Finding 22387 (2022-001)

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Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-01

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Cooperative failed to make the required monthly deposits into the replacement reserve, leading to an underfunding of $3,288.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with the Regulatory Agreement with HUD, which mandates specific deposit amounts.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure ongoing verification that monthly deposits meet HUD requirements to prevent future underfunding.

Finding Text

S3800-010 Finding Reference Number ? 2022-001 S3800-011 Title and CFDA Number of Federal Program ? 14.126 HUD Insured Mortgage S3800-015 Type of Finding ? Federal Award S3800-016 Finding Resolution Status ? Resolved 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 ? In accordance with the Regulatory Agreement between the Cooperative and HUD, the Cooperative is required to make monthly deposits into the replacement reserve in an amount approved by HUD. S3800-030 Statement of Condition ? The Cooperative did not fund the replacement reserve in the full amount required. S3800-032 Cause ? Monthly deposits to the replacement reserve did not reflect the increase effective March 1, 2022. S3800-033 Effect or Potential Effect ? The replacement reserve is underfunded by $3,288. S3800-035 Auditor Non-Compliance Code ? N S3800-040 Questioned Costs ? $3,288 S3800-045 Reporting Views of Responsible Officials ? Management became aware of the increase in December 2022. At that time, a wire transfer was made to resolve the underfunding. S3800-050 Context ? The replacement reserve account is underfunded. S3800-080 Recommendation ? The Cooperative needs to confirm monthly replacement reserve deposits are in the amount required per HUD. S3800-090 Auditor?s Summary of the Auditee?s Comments on the Finding and Recommendations ? Management became aware of the underfunding subsequent to the fiscal year-end and deposited the required amount to fully fund the replacement reserve. S3800-130 Response Indicator ? Agree S3800-140 Completion Date ? December 9, 2022 S3800-150 Response ? Management deposited the required amount on December 9, 2022

Corrective Action Plan

Gardenside Terrace, Inc. respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended October 31, 2022. Name and address of the independent public accounting firm who conducted the related audit: Comer, Nowling And Associates, P.C. 10475 Crosspoint Boulevard, Suite 200 Indianapolis, Indiana 46256 Finding 2022-001 Corrective Action Planned ? No action needed. Management deposited $3,288 into the replacement reserve on December 9, 2022. Contact Person(s) Responsible ? Joe Holland, Director of Accounting, Kirkpatrick Management Anticipated Completion Date ? December 9, 2022 Auditee Disagreements ? N/A This corrective action plan was prepared by Kirkpatrick Management, the management company, on behalf of Gardenside Terrace, Inc. _______________________________ Joe Holland, Director of Accounting Kirkpatrick Management 5702 Kirkpatrick Way Indianapolis, Indiana 46220 317-570-4358

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.108 Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance $1.77M
14.126 Mortgage Insurance_cooperative Projects $1.30M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $722,037