Finding 22692 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-05
Audit: 22068
Organization: Network Housing 2005, Inc. (OH)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: $10,000 was withdrawn from the replacement reserve account without prior HUD authorization.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Organization must obtain HUD approval for all withdrawals as per the regulatory agreement.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Deposit $10,000 to the replacement reserve account by December 31, 2023, and improve internal controls to prevent future noncompliance.

Finding Text

Finding Type Significant deficiency in internal control over compliance Title and CFDA Number of Federal Program 14.181 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811) Finding Resolution Status In Process Information on Universe and Population Size N/A Sample Size Information N/A Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number N/A Criteria The Organization should have HUD authorization for all withdrawals from the replacement reserve account as required by the regulatory agreement. Statement of Condition Withdrawals totaling $10,000 were made from the replacement reserve without HUD authorization. Cause The Organization withdrew $10,000 from the replacement reserve account without obtaining prior approval from HUD. Effect or Potential Effect The unauthorized withdrawals caused the replacement reserve account to be underfunded at year end by $10,000. Auditor Noncompliance Code A Unauthorized withdrawals from replacement reserve account Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding as reported. Context During testing of required deposits to the reserve for replacement account, it was noted the Organization withdrew $10,000 without obtaining prior approval from HUD, causing the account to be underfunded at year end. Recommendation The Organization needs to make a deposit to correct underfunding of replacement reserve account in the amount $10,000. Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations Management should obtain approval from HUD prior to withdrawing funds from the replacement reserve. Response Indicator Agree Completion Date December 31, 2023 Response Management acknowledges noncompliance in the current fiscal year and has taken measures to improve internal controls over compliance. Management will deposit the underfunded amount of $10,000 to the replacement reserve account during fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding Number: 2022-003 Condition: Withdrawals totaling $10,000 were made from the replacement reserve without HUD authorization. Planned Corrective Action: Management acknowledges noncompliance in the current fiscal year and has taken measures to improve internal controls over compliance. Management will deposit the underfunded amount of $10,000 to the replacement reserve account during fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Paul Anderson, CFO Anticipated Completion Date: 12/31/2023

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 22691 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 599133 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 599134 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $1.53M
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $230,670