Finding 24241 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-20

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Entity has large unpaid payroll expenses owed to a related party, leading to excessive intercompany payables.
  • Impacted Requirements: Cash management activities must comply with HUD guidelines, ensuring timely reimbursements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should regularly reconcile intercompany transactions and reimburse related parties promptly.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-001: Mortgage Insuran Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, Federal Assistance Listing Number 14.155 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program, Federal Assistance Listing Number 14.195 Information on the Universe Population Size All HUD mandated cash accounts Sample Size Information All HUD mandated cash accounts Identification of Repeat Finding Reference Number No Criteria During review of cash management activities, it was noted that the Entity had a disproportionate share of payroll expenses paid by a related party and these amounts were not repaid in a timely manner. Statement of Condition Large balances of intercompany payables existed at December 31, 2022, that should have been reimbursed. Cause The Entity is self-managed and reimburses a related party who pays all employees who provide services to the Project. Effect or Potential Effect Excess balances of cash and intercompany payables were recorded at December 31, 2022. Auditor Non-Compliance Code Z ? Other Questioned Costs There were no known questioned costs. Recommendation Management should reconcile intercompany activity in a timely manner and reimburse related parties as activities occur. Views of Responsible officials See corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan Year Ended December 31, 2022 Name and Number of Project: Cedar Lane Senior Living Community I, Inc. HUD Project Number 052-11225 Auditor/Audit Firm: PKF O?Connor Davies LLP Audit Period: December 31, 2022 Finding 2022-001 ? Use of Project Funds Federal Assistance Listing Number Name of Federal Programs 14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects 14.195 Section 8 Project-Based Cluster Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program A. Comments on Finding and Recommendations Recommendation ? We recommend that management reconcile and repay intercompany activity in a timely manner. B. Actions Taken or Planned The Entity has instituted policies and procedures to reconcile and rectify intercompany activities timely and is working with their HUD representative to consolidate their Federal Programs which will rectify the issue and simplify the intercompany activity. C. Status of Corrective Action on Prior Findings N/A Eric Golden, President and CEO Cedar Lane Senior Living Community I, Inc.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Cash Management

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 24242 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 600683 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 600684 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $2.63M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $854,815
14.191 Multifamily Housing Service Coordinators $40,948