Finding 29141 (2022-003)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-01-09
Audit: 29890
Organization: Piazza Apartments (FL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project failed to renew the PRAC contracts within the required 120 days, leading to delays in HUD funding.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD regulations for timely contract renewals is essential to avoid financial disruptions.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure ongoing monitoring through the newly established compliance department and software to meet HUD deadlines.

Finding Text

Finding No. 2022-003: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, CFDA 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Resolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Total assistance revenue. Sample Size Information: All monthly PRAC requests. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: As required by HUD regulations, application for renewal of the PRAC contracts must be completed within 120 days of the contract expiration date. Statement of Condition: The Project did not complete the renewal process within 120 days of the contract expiration date. Cause: The Project did not follow HUD regulations for contract renewal resulting in the delay of HUD funding and short-term l oans taken from the replacement reserve. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project had to take short term loans from the replacement serve account as a result of an untimely PRAC renewal. Auditor Non-Compliance Cod e : R ? Section 8 Administration. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor?s recommendations have been adopted. Recommendation: The Project should comply with HUD regulations for the timely renewal of the PRAC contract. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 1/7/2022 Response: Management has established a compliance department in addition to utilizing a compliance monitoring software. Both will assist in monitoring contract renewals thus ensuring timely submissions per HUD guidelines.

Corrective Action Plan

Oversight Agency for Audit, Piazza Apartments respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended September 30, 2022. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Bellows Associates, P.A., 5401 N University Drive, Suite 201, Coral Springs, Florida 33067 Audit period: October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022 The findings from the September 30, 2022 schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. SECTION III ? FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS ? MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT (CONTINUED) FINDING No. 2022-003: Section 202 Supportive Housing for Elderly, CFDA 14.157 Recommendation: The Project should comply with HUD regulations for the timely renewal of Action Taken: the PRAC contract Management has established a compliance department in addition to utilizing a compliance monitoring software. Both will assist in monitoring contract renewals thus ensuring timely submissions per HUD guidelines. If the Oversight Agency for Audit has questions regarding these plans, please call Christine Harris at 954-835-9200. Sincerely yours, Christine Harris Accounting Manager

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly- Capital Advance $8.59M
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Project Rental Assistance Contract (prac) $129,258