Finding 35183 (2022-001)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-07-04
Audit: 30022
Auditor: M Group

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Company underfunded the replacement reserve account, violating HUD's regulatory agreement.
  • Impacted Requirements: Monthly deposits of $733 were not consistently made, leading to a total questioned cost of $2,199.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Company should monitor deposits closely to ensure compliance and address funding issues promptly.

Finding Text

Finding #2022-001: Section 202 Capital Advance, CFDA 14.157. Condition: During 2022, the Company made nine deposits into the replacement reserve account. Criteria: The HUD regulatory agreement requires monthly deposits of $733 into the replacement reserve account. Effect: Replacement reserve account is underfunded and is in violation of its Regulatory Agreement. Questioned Cost: $2,199 Cause: Unknown Recommendation: The Company should closely monitor the deposits into the replacement reserve. Auditor?s Comment: We recommend the Company closely monitor deposits into the replacement reserve to ensure compliance with the Regulatory Agreement. During 2022, the Company underfunded three payment. The Company does not have the funds available to make the deposit for the underfunding. The Company plans to make the deposit when funds become available.

Corrective Action Plan

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Name and Number of the Project: Garland Estates for Seniors, Inc. No. 112-EE024 Audit Firm: M Group, LLP Audit Period: The year ended December 31, 2022 Compliance Review A. COMMENTS ON FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS We concur with the findings and recommendations of our auditors regarding our noncompliance as cited in the accompanying Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs. ACTIONS TAKEN FINDING 1: Section 202 Capital Advance, CFDA 14:157 CORRECTIVE ACTION COMPLETED: The Company had underfunded the replacement reserve in 2022 by three payments. The Company does not have the available funds to make the deposit for the underfunding. The Company plane to make the deposit when funds become available. We have prepared the corrective action plan as required by the standards applicable to financial statements contained in Government Auditing Standards and by the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principals, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Any questions regarding the above corrective action plan should be directed to Ms. Connie Quillen, Vice President, Asset Living.

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $79,830