Finding 30653 (2022-001)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-01

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Syracuse YMCA Apartments failed to deposit $4,454 into the residual receipts reserve account within the required 60 days after the fiscal year-end.
  • Impacted Requirements: This non-compliance with HUD regulations affects the management of the residual receipts reserve.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure timely deposits of surplus cash into the reserve account moving forward to avoid repeat findings.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-001: Mortgage Insurance ? Multifamily Housing Projects [Section 207/223(f)] ? AL No. 14.155 a. Statement of Condition: The required deposit of surplus cash of $4,454 as of September 30, 2021 to the residual receipts reserve account was not made within the required 60 days following the balance sheet date. b. Criteria: Syracuse YMCA Apartments is required to determine surplus cash requirements annually. If surplus cash exists, the amount must be transferred from the operating account to the residual receipts account within 60 days of the project?s fiscal year-end. c. Effect of Condition: The project is not in compliance with the HUD Regulatory Agreement as it relates to the management of the residual receipts reserve. d. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: Yes e. Cause of Condition: The surplus cash transfer was done late due to staff transition. f. Recommendation: Syracuse YMCA Apartments should deposit the required funds in the future into the residual receipts reserve account within the 60-day requirement. g. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Syracuse YMCA Apartments agrees with the finding and the auditor?s recommendations have been adopted.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding: The required deposit of surplus cash of $4,454 as of September 30, 2021 to the residual receipts reserve account was not made within the required 60 days following the balance sheet date. Recommendation: Syracuse YMCA Apartments should deposit the required funds in the future into the residual receipts reserve account within the 60-day requirement. Action Taken: Syracuse YMCA Apartments agrees with the finding and going forward will make every effort to make the surplus cash deposit within the required 60-day period following the fiscal year-end.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $1.03M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $282,274