Finding 30730 (2022-002)

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Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-01
Audit: 25681
Organization: Jacksonville Gardens, Inc. (FL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Four tenancy applications lacked the required date and time of receipt, violating HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: This oversight affects proper wait listing and selection processes for tenants.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures for maintaining complete applicant documentation and conduct regular file reviews to ensure compliance.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2022-002: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, CFDA 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: 59 tenants. Sample Size Information: 10 tenants. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: HUD regulation requires that upon receipt of an application for tenancy or assistance, the owner must indicate on the application the date and time received. Statement of Condition: Four applications for tenancy did not have any indication of the date and time received. Cause: The manager inadvertently excluded the date and time received on the application. Effect or Potential Effect: Unable to determine date and time for the receipt of the applications for proper wait listing placement and subsequent selection to occupy a unit. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: R ? Section 8 Program Admin. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor?s recommendations will be adopted. Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to ensure all applicant and tenant documentation is properly maintained. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 6/30/2023 Response: Management has provided additional training on HUD guidelines and established a compliance department that will conduct periodic file reviews.

Corrective Action Plan

Oversight Agency for Audit, Jacksonville Gardens, Inc. respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 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: July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 The findings from the June 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 FINDING No. 2022-002: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, CFDA 14.157 Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to ensure all applicant and tenant documentation is properly maintained. Action Taken: Management has provided additional training on HUD guidelines and established a compliance department that will conduct periodic file reviews. 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

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Capital Advance $2.98M
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Project Rental Assistance Contracts $213,521