Finding 2704 (2023-001)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2023-11-29
Audit: 4571
Organization: Russo Street Apartments, Inc. (RI)
Auditor: D'ambra CPA

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Two months' deposits to the replacement reserve account were not made on time, and an extra deposit of $1,200 was made by mistake.
  • Impacted Requirements: HUD regulations require timely monthly deposits to the replacement reserve account.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should ensure timely deposits moving forward and adjust next year's deposits to account for the excess amount.

Finding Text

Federal program - Section 811: Criteria - HUD regulations specify the amount required to be deposited on a monthly basis to the replacement reserve account.; Condition - two month’s deposits were not made timely; an additional deposit was made in error totaling $1,200 resulting in an excess deposit totaling $683; Cause - management oversight; Recommendation - management should make every effort to deposit the monthly required amount and reduce the next year deposits by the excess amount deposited. Response: Management will reduce next year deposits by the excess amount.

Corrective Action Plan

Management will reduce next year's deposits by the excess amount. HOC has made significant changes to our software systems, expanded our finance team and restructured functions to improve financial record keepting. The Senior Accountant responsible for this property is Corey Krajewski(krajewski@wdchoc.org)

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $110,364