Finding 26177 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-07-10
Audit: 23691
Organization: Palestine Gardens, INC (MO)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization did not make the required monthly deposits into the reserve for replacement account, falling short by $912 over the year.
  • Impacted Requirements: Monthly deposits of $2,613 and $2,673 were mandated by HUD, but only $2,557 was deposited each month.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Organization should deposit the $912 shortfall immediately and ensure proper monthly deposit and reconciliation processes are in place.

Finding Text

S3800-010: Finding Reference Number 2022-002 (Significant Deficiency) S3800-011: Program Information Federal Program: Mortgage Insurance for Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Rental Housing (Section 207/223(F) Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistance Listing #: 14.155 Pass-through Entity: None Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A Type of Compliance Finding: N ? Special Tests and Provisions S3800-015: Type of Finding Federal Awards S3800-016: Finding Resolution Status Unresolved 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 HUD Form-9250, Funds Authorizations, requires the Organization to deposit $2,613 for January ? August 2022 and $2,673 for September ? December 2022 into the replacement reserve account on a monthly basis. S3800-030: Statement of Condition During our audit of the Organization?s fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 federal award program, we noted the Organization failed to make the required monthly deposits into the reserve for replacement account for twelve months. The Organization deposited $2,557 for all twelve months as opposed to the approved $2,613 for eight months and $2,673 for the last four months. S3800-032: Cause The Organization deposited an incorrect amount into the reserve for replacement account, cause unknown. S3800-033: Effect or Potential Effect The Organization was not in compliance with the regulatory agreement to make required monthly deposits into the reserve for replacement account. S3800-035: Auditor Non-Compliance Code N ? Reserve for replacements deposits S3800-040: Questioned Costs $912 S3800-045: Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agreed with the finding. S3800-050: Context The Organization deposited $30,684 onto the reserve for replacement account during the year ended December 31, 2022. The Organization was required to deposit $31,596 for the year, per Missouri Housing Development Commission (HUD?s designee). S3800-080: Recommendation The Organization should deposit the shortfall of $912 into the reserve for replacement account as soon as possible and ensure the process is being followed to deposit and reconcile the reserve for replacement account on a monthly basis. S3800-090: Auditor?s Summary of the Auditee?s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations Auditee agreed with our recommendation. S3800-130: Response Indicator Agree S3800-140: Completion Date or Proposed Completion Date June 30, 2023 S3800-150: Response See Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2022-002 Responsible Party Name: Ju Chinnery Position: Property Accountant Telephone Number: (816)246-9220 PALESTINE GARDENS, INC. 2627 EAST 33RD STREET KANSAS CITY, MO 64128 48 Federal Agency Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Sec 207/223(F)) Compliance Requirements N ? Special Tests and Provisions Finding Type Federal Awards Auditee?s Comment on Finding We agree with the auditor?s finding. Corrective Action We will deposit the shortfall of $912 into the reserve for replacement account. Anticipated Completion Date June 30, 2023

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 26176 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 26178 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 26179 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 26180 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 602618 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 602619 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 602620 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 602621 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 602622 2022-005
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $1.57M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $268,680