Finding 32716 (2022-001)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
C
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-12-06
Audit: 27231
Organization: St. Monica's Apartments (CT)
Auditor: Whittlesey PC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Monthly deposits to the replacement reserve required by HUD were not made due to management's misunderstanding.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD regulations regarding replacement reserve funding was not met, leading to underfunding.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Ensure the replacement reserve is fully funded and confirm that management understands the requirements moving forward.

Finding Text

S3800-010 Finding reference number 2020-001 S3800-011 Title and CFDA number of federal program 14.157 - Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Section 202 Capital Advance and Project Rental Assistance Contract S3800-015 Type of finding Compliance S3800-016 Finding resolution status Resolved S3800-017 Information on Universe Population Size N/A S3800-018 Sample Size Information N/A S3800-019 Identification of repeat finding and finding reference number N/A S3800-020 Criteria Monthly deposits to the replacement reserve are required by HUD. S3800-030 Statement of condition Monthly deposits to the replacement reserve as required by HUD were not made. S3800-032 Cause Management believed these deposits were waived by HUD but they were not. S3800-033 Effect or potential effect The replacement reserve was underfunded as of July 31, 2021. S3800-035 Auditor non-compliance code N - Replacement Reserve Deposits S3800-037 FHA/contract number 017EH173 S3800-038 Questioned costs $0 S3800-045 Reporting views of responsible official Management has concurred with the finding. S3800-050 Context The new property manager was provided with misleading information which caused her to believe she did not need to deposit monthly amounts into the replacement reserve, so deposits were not made in 2020 or 2021. S3800-080 Recommendation The replacement reserve is to be fully funded. S3800-090 Auditor's summary of the auditee's comments on the findings and recommendations Management will ensure that the replacement reserve gets fully funded. S3800-130 Response indicator Agree S3800-140 Completion date October 31, 2021 S3800-150 Response Management has deposited the appropriate funds to the replacement reserve during the year ended July 31, 2022

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2022-001 Comments on the Finding and Recommendations ? The Company is in agreement with the Finding and Recommendation that was presented. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding ? Management has deposited the appropriate funds to the replacement reserve during the year ended July 31, 2022. Name of Responsible Official ? Lucretia R. Fuentes, & Sabine Cox Completion Date ? October 31, 2021

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Section 202 - Capital Advance Program $4.29M
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Section 202 - Project Rental Assistance Contract $369,366