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Finding 29095 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-02-08
Audit: 29955
Organization: Belmeno - Hope Harbor Housing Dba Belmeno Manor (CA)
Auditor: Douglas & Bhagat CPA Services INC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Audited financial statements were submitted late to HUD for the last two fiscal years.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely submission of financial statements is required within 90 days after the fiscal year end.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure all necessary financial information is secured before changing management companies, and consult with the independent auditor for future transitions.

Finding Text

? Criteria or specific requirement: Assignment of responsibility to the Sponsor (HOPE, Inc.) and Board of Directors that the audited financial statements are timely submitted to HUD Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) ? Condition: REAC submissions of audited financial statements are due within 90 days of the Organization?s fiscal year end of June 30, 2022 and 2021 ? Effect: Could result in penalties charged by HUD due to the fact that the submissions were late for the last two fiscal years ? Cause: The Sponsor fired the property management company after the June 30, 2022 fiscal year and it was difficult for the Organization and independent auditor to acquire financial information from this property management company ? Recommendation: Before making any changes to management companies the Organization needs to verify that they have all necessary financial information to the independent auditor ? Management's response: The Sponsor and Board of Directors will consult with the independent auditor in the future before making any changes to management companies so they can plan accordingly

Corrective Action Plan

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Belmeno Hope Harbor Housing dba Belmeno Manor respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. Audit Firm: Douglas & Bhagat CPA Services, Inc., 100 East Thousand Oaks Blvd. Suite 202, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Audit Period: Year ended June 30, 2022. FINDINGS ? FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT Finding No. 2022-001 Recommendation: Assignment of responsibility to the Sponsor (HOPE, Inc.) and Board of Directors that the audited financial statements are timely submitted to HUD Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC). No changes to management companies will be made without discussion with independent auditor . Action Taken: The Sponsor and Board of Directors will consult with the independent auditor in the future before making any changes to management companies so they can plan accordingly FINDINGS ? FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAM AUDITS None

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 605537 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $963,766