Finding 369965 (2023-002)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-02-21

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project failed to deposit $23,031 in surplus cash into the residual receipts account within the required 90 days after year-end.
  • Impacted Requirements: This noncompliance with HUD regulations could lead to financial penalties and affects the Project's standing.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should establish timely procedures for surplus cash computations and ensure staff receive training on deposit requirements by 6/30/2024.

Finding Text

Finding No. 2023-002: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Residual receipts. Sample Size Information: Residual receipts. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: As required by HUD regulations, surplus cash must be deposited into the residual receipts account within 90 days after year end. Statement of Condition: The Project did not deposit surplus cash of $23,031 into the residual receipts account within 90 days after year end. Cause: The Project did not perform a surplus cash computation in a timely manner. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project is noncompliant with the HUD requirement to deposit surplus cash into the residual receipts account within 90 days after year end. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: B – Failure to make required residual receipts deposits. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations will be adopted. Recommendation: Management should implement procedures to ensure the Project performs a surplus cash computation and deposits any required funds into the residual receipts account in a timely manner. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 6/30/2024 Response: Management will provide additional HUD training inclusive of surplus cash deposit requirements to new accountants and/or consultants.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDING No. 2023-002: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Recommendation: Management should implement procedures to ensure the Project performs a surplus cash computation and deposits any required funds into the residual receipts account in a timely manner. Action Taken: Management will provide additional HUD training inclusive of surplus cash deposit requirements to new accountants and/or consultants. 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 Cash Management Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Capital Advance $4.70M
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $397,105
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Project Rental Assistance Contracts $257,652
14.128 Community Development Block Grant $215,395
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Covid 19 Csp Project Rental Assistance Contracts $23,785