Finding 22451 (2022-002)

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Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-04-18

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Corporation improperly provided $17,826 in operating funds to another organization without HUD approval.
  • Impacted Requirements: This action violates HUD's regulations, which state that project funds must only cover necessary operational expenses.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the $17,826 is returned to the Corporation's operating account and confirm that project funds are used solely for approved expenses moving forward.

Finding Text

Condition - The Corporation provided operating funds, related to shared employees, totaling $17,826 to another organization without obtaining approval from HUD. Criteria - HUD requires all project funds to be used only for expenses necessary for the operation of the project as provided for in the HUD regulatory agreement. Effect - The Corporation is in violation of its regulatory agreement with HUD. Questioned Cost - $17,826 Cause - The Corporation provided operating funds, related to shared employees, to another organization. Recommendation - We recommended that the funds of $17,826 be immediately deposited into the Corporation?s operations and project funds are used only for necessary expenses for the operation of the project. Management?s Reply - Management will deposit $17,826 into the project?s operating account as soon as possible and only use project funds for the necessary expenses of operating the project.

Corrective Action Plan

Name of Auditee: Drake Manor Housing Development Fund Corporation Name of Audit Firm: EFPR Group, CPAs, PLLC Period Covered by the Audit: Year ended December 31, 2022 CAP Prepared by: Brian Tasso, Controller Phone: 781-932-9229 (A) Current Finding on the Schedule of Findings and Responses (2) Audit Finding 2022-002 - Unauthorized Use of Project Funds (a) Comments on the finding and recommendation: Management agrees with the finding. (b) Actions Taken: Management will deposit the $17,826 as soon as possible. (c) Anticipated Completion Date: Management anticipates this finding will be resolved by December 31, 2023.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $72,916