Finding 23647 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-07-04

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The unaudited financial report for HUD was submitted late, missing the February 28, 2023 deadline.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with the Uniform Financial Reporting Standards requires timely submission of GAAP-based financial statements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement an internal control system to monitor and ensure timely submissions of future reports.

Finding Text

2022-001 Unaudited REAC Reporting Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Federal Program Title: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 14.871 Award Period: January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matter Compliance Requirements: Reporting Criteria or specific requirement: The Uniform Financial Reporting Standards (24 CFR section 5.801) require PHAs to submit timely GAAP-based unaudited financial statements electronically to HUD. The unaudited submission was due February 28, 2023. Condition: During our review of the unaudited submission, we noted the submission was not completed until April 18, 2023. Questioned costs: none noted Context: During our review of the unaudited REAC submission, we noted the report was not submitted on time. No extensions were granted by HUD. Cause: The Organization relied on their outside accountant to submit the unaudited submission to HUD and did not follow-up to confirm it had been submitted by the due date. Effect: The unaudited submission was filed late to HUD. The CDA will lose rating points from HUD due to the late filing. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that Management create an internal control monitoring system to ensure future reports are filed prior to their due date. Views of responsible officials: We agree with the finding of 2022-001 ? Unaudited REAC Reporting.

Corrective Action Plan

Unaudited REAC Reporting Recommendation: CLA recommends the CDA develops an internal control monitoring system to ensure unaudited REAC filings are submitted on time. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Management will work closely with our outside accountant to ensure timely REAC reporting, securing a submission confirmation email. Management will also further confirm submission via HUD online systems. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Betty Noel, Assistant Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: April 18, 2023

Categories

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

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 600089 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $1.71M
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $208,400
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $46,281