Finding 36253 (2022-001)

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Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2022-12-15

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Construction in progress was not recorded in the correct period, leading to inaccurate financial statements.
  • Impacted Requirements: All property and equipment must be recorded timely to reflect true asset and liability values.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure ongoing adherence to new procedures for timely recording of all project activities.

Finding Text

Finding No. 2022-001: Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program, CFDA 14.195 Finding Resolution Status: Resolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Fixed assets. Sample Size Information: Fixed assets. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: All property and equipment and construction in progress additions should be recorded in the appropriate period. Statement of Condition: Construction in progress was not recorded on the books of the Project in the appropriate period. Cause: Management did not timely record the construction in progress when work was performed. Effect or Potential Effect: Understatement of total assets and total liabilities on the prior year financial statements. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: Z ? Other Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor?s recommendations will be adopted. Recommendation: The Project should ensure all activity of the Project is timely and accurately recorded on the books. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 02/16/2022 Response: Management implemented new procedures to ensure the proper and timely recording of CIP transactions.

Corrective Action Plan

Oversight Agency for Audit, Bayamon Senior Citizens Housing Company, Inc., respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended March 31, 2022. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Bellows Associates, P.A., 5401 N University Drive, Suite 201, Coral Springs, Florida 33067 Audit period: April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 The findings from the March 31, 2022 schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS ? FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT FINDING No. 2022-001: Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program, CFDA 14.195 Recommendation: The Project should ensure all activity of the Project is timely and accurately recorded on the books. Action Taken: Management implemented new procedures to ensure the proper and timely recording of CIP transactions. If the audit Oversight Agency has questions regarding these plans, please call Christine Harris at 954-835-9200. Sincerely yours, Christine Harris Accounting Manager

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Equipment & Real Property Management

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $926,159
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $894,486
14.164 Section 201 Flexible Subsidy Loan Program $370,767