Finding 33735 (2022-001)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-04-18
Audit: 33347
Organization: Fulton Gardens II Corporation (TX)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: $6,000 was withdrawn from the reserve for replacement without HUD's authorization.
  • Impacted Requirements: Funds must not be accessed without prior approval from HUD.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should replenish the reserve account and ensure future withdrawals have HUD authorization.

Finding Text

Findings reference number: 2022-001 Title and AL Number of Federal Program: Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Section 202 Capital Advance (AL 14.157) Type of finding: Federal Award (Compliance) Resolution Status: In process Population size: N/A Sample size: N/A Repeat finding: No Criteria: Funds should not be withdrawn from the reserve for replacement without HUD's authorization. Condition: Review of the reserve for replacement account showed that $6,000 was withdrawn without HUD's approval. Cause: The Project had a shortfall of operational cash and used some funds from the reserve for replacement account to pay for operating expenses. Effect: The Project will have to redeposit such funds to the reserve for replacement or obtain authorization for the withdrawal. Noncompliance code: A. Unauthorized withdrawal Questioned costs: N/A. Reporting views of officials: Auditee agrees with the finding. Contract Number: 114-EE150 Context: The funds were withdrawn because of a shortfall of operating cash. Recommendation: Management should transfer enough funds to the reserve for replacement account to cover the withdrawal. Auditee's comments: Auditee agrees with the finding and will replenish the money to the reserve for replacement account as soon as possible. Auditors' summary of auditee's comments: They are in agreement. Completion date: 12/31/2023 Response: Management will transfer money from the operations to reserve for replacement account to cover the withdrawal, as soon as the funds become available.

Corrective Action Plan

Audit Finding 2022-001 Cash will be transferred from the operating account to the reserve for replacement account to replenish the $6,000 withdrawn without prior HUD approval.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $147,416