Finding 37090 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-04-03

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Corporation failed to increase the monthly reserve for replacement deposits as required by HUD, resulting in a $269 shortfall.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with the Section 223(f) Regulatory Agreement and HUD communications regarding reserve deposits.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Transfer $269 from the operating account to the reserve and ensure ongoing communication with the lender about future deposit increases by December 31, 2023.

Finding Text

Finding reference number: #2022-001 Assistance Listing title and number (Federal award identification number and year): Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, Assistance Listing No. 14.155 (Section 207 loan identification number 054-11089 , year 2022) Auditor non-compliance code: N - Reserve for Replacement Deposits Finding resolution status: Unresolved Universe population size: The universe population size is not applicable to the finding. Sample size information: The sample size is not applicable to the finding. Statistically valid sample: Not applicable Name of Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: N/A Questioned costs: $269 Statement of condition #2022-001 (Assistance Listing. 14.155): The Corporation did not increase the monthly reserve for replacement deposits as required by HUD during the year ended December 31, 2022. Criteria: Pursuant to the Section 223(f) Regulatory Agreement and communications from HUD, the Corporation is required to make monthly deposits into a separate reserve for replacements account in the amounts specified by HUD. Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with the terms of the Section 223(f) Regulatory Agreement and communications from HUD. As of December 31, 2022, the reserve for replacements is underfunded by $269. Cause: The lender was not informed of the reserve for replacement deposit increase. Recommendation: The management agent should transfer funds of $269 from the operating account to bring the reserve for replacements account current and communicate with the lender to ensure deposit increases are being made. Completion date: December 31, 2023. Management's response: Agree.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2022-001 Comments on Finding and Recommendation: The Corporation did not increase the monthly reserve for replacement deposits as required by HUD during the year ended December 31, 2022. The management agent should transfer funds of $269 from the operating account to bring the reserve for replacements account current and communicate with the lender to ensure deposit increases are being made. Action(s) taken or planned on the finding: Management agrees with the recommendation.

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 613532 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects - Balance of Mortgage Note Payable As of January 1, 2022, Under Section 207 Pursuant to Section 223(f) of the National Housing Act $1.10M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments $213,410
14.191 Multifamily Housing Service Coordinator $33,031