Finding 34507 (2022-001)

Finding Reference Number: 2022-01 Title and CFDA Number of Federal Program: Section 202 Capital Advance and PRAC, 14.157 Type of Finding: Federal Award Finding Finding Resolution Status: In Process Information on Universe Population Size: n/a Sample Size Information: n/a Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: n/a Criteria: Amounts collected for tenant security deposits should be kept in a separate interest bearing account, to the extent required by state or local law, and in an amount which shall at all times equal or exceed the aggregate of all outstanding obligations under said account. Statement of Condition: At December 31, 2022, the tenant security deposit liability exceeded the amount of tenant security deposits on hand. Cause: Controls were not in place to ensure the tenant security deposits are equal to or exceed tenant security deposit obligations. Effect or Potential Effect: The project is not in compliance with HUD requirements. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: M - Security deposits Questioned Costs: $6,279 Reportable Views of Responsible Officials: Management is in agreement with the finding and will fund the tenant security deposit cash account. Context: n/a Recommendation: We recommend that management implement policies and procedures necessary to ensure that the tenant security deposit cash is equal to or exceeds the tenant security deposit obligation. Auditors? Summary of the Auditee?s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations: Agree with management's assessment. Response Indicator: Agree Completion Date: 12/31/2023 Response: Management will transfer funds to the tenant security deposit account equal to or greater than the tenant security deposit obligation. Policies and procedures will be reviewed to ensure the cash balance always equals or exceeds the obligation.