Finding 31642 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-26
Audit: 26667
Organization: Ridgeview Terrace, Inc. (OH)
Auditor: Kevin L Penn INC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Payroll expenses for the Resident Manager and Maintenance staff were based on estimates without proper documentation, leading to potential questioned costs of $75,984.06.
  • Impacted Requirements: Costs must be adequately documented to comply with HUD guidelines, which was not met due to the absence of timesheets or time studies.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ridgeview Terrace, Inc. should implement timesheets or conduct a time study to accurately report payroll expenses and reduce the risk of questioned costs.

Finding Text

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 14.157 ? Supportive Housing for the Elderly Section 202 Capital Advance 2022-002 Payroll Expense Condition: Payroll expense for the Resident Manager and Maintenance, was based on an estimated percentage. There was no timesheets or time study prepared, during the 2022 calendar year. Criteria: The allowability of costs requires that the expense must be adequately documented. Effect: Payroll expense for the Resident Manager and Maintenance, was not adequately documented, during the 2022 calendar year, resulting in potential questioned cost of $75,984.06. Cause: Payroll expense was based on an estimate of labor performed between the two Projects, who employed the Resident Manager and the Maintenance staff. Context: Payroll expense during the calendar year for the Resident Manager and the Maintenance staff. Population Size Number: 3 employees for 24 pay periods. Dollar Amount: $ 75,984.06. Sample Number: 3 employees for 3 pay periods. Dollar Amount: $ 11,032.34. Items Not in Compliance Number: 3 employees for 24 pay periods. Dollar Amount: $ 11,032.34. Questioned Costs There is potential questioned cost of $75,984.06. Recommendation: In order to be in compliance with guidelines established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, I recommend that Ridgeview Terrace, Inc., prepare timesheets or perform a time study, in order to properly report payroll expense for the Resident Manager and the Maintenance staff. By performing these procedures, the risk of incurring questioned costs will be significantly reduced. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Moving to new payroll system.

Corrective Action Plan

2. Current Findings on the Schedule of Finding, Questioned Cost and Recommendation b. Finding 2022-002 (14.157 ? Supportive Housing for the Elderly ? Section 202 Capital Advance) Payroll Expense Condition: Payroll expense for the Resident Manager and Maintenance, was based on an estimated percentage. There was no timesheets or time study prepared, during the 2022 calendar year. (1) Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation. Management concurs with the finding and the auditor?s recommendation that Ridgeview Terrace, Inc., prepare timesheets or perform a time study, in order to properly report payroll expense for the Resident Manager and the Maintenance staff. (2) Actions Taken on the Finding. Moving to new payroll system.

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Other Findings in this Audit

  • 31641 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 31643 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 608083 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 608084 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 608085 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $4.20M