Finding 28612 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-24
Audit: 30876
Organization: Boyd Manor (LA)
Auditor: Wharton CPA LLC

AI Summary

  • Issue: $9,000 in restricted funds was misused for daily operating expenses instead of designated tenant common areas.
  • Requirements Impacted: Management failed to adhere to donor restrictions regarding fund usage.
  • Follow-Up: Ensure all management staff are trained to comply with donor restrictions and return misused funds.

Finding Text

2022 ?1 Restricted Fund Usage Questioned Costs: $9,000 Condition: Management failed to utilize restricted funds for the purpose in which they were designated. Criteria: The management company expended $9,000 of funds restricted for use in furnishing tenant common areas and the management office, on daily operating expenses. Cause: Site managers did not expend funds for their intended use. Effect: Restricted funds were not spent appropriately and therefore, should be returned to donor. Recommendation: I recommend management comply with all donor restrictions.

Corrective Action Plan

2022 ?1 Restricted Fund Usage Questioned Cost: $9,000 Condition: Management failed to utilize restricted funds for the purpose in which they were designated. Criteria: The management company expended $9,000 of funds restricted for use in furnishing tenant common areas and the management office, on daily operating expenses. Cause: Site managers did not expend funds for their intended use. Effect: Restricted funds were not spent appropriately and therefore, should be returned to donor. Recommendation: I recommend management comply with all donor restrictions. Management Response: - Initially the funds were not restricted. The funds were earned by the property because the property was used as a set for a movie. - The money did not come from the Board. The money was generated by the property and is considered to be other income. Given the financial needs of the property there was no way that funds could be set aside for the operations. The Debt owed to the Management Company as of 12/31/2022 was $59,401. Given the severe cash flow issues at the property all resources had to be directed to resolve the financial situation of Boyd Manor. The funds were used for the benefit of Boyd Manor. The management company was also owed $59,401.

Categories

Questioned Costs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 28613 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 605054 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 605055 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $2.84M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $144,091