Finding 37902 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-11-14
Audit: 37652
Organization: Sacred Heart Manor, Inc. (OH)
Auditor: Hw&co

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The replacement reserve account was not funded monthly, leading to an underfunded balance of $3,703 at year-end.
  • Impacted Requirements: Internal controls were inadequate, resulting in noncompliance with timely deposit criteria.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the underfunded amount is deposited and review controls to prevent future issues.

Finding Text

Reference Number: 2022-001 Title and CFDA Number of Federal Program: Supportive Housing for the Elderly CFDA Number 14.157 Type of Finding: Financial Statement and Compliance finding Finding Resolution Status: Resolved Information on Universe Population Size: All monthly replacement reserve deposit for the year ended June 30, 2022. Sample Size Information: 11 Criteria: A good system of internal control requires proper controls in place to ensure monthly deposits are made in a timely manner. Statement of Condition: The replacement reserve account was not funded on a monthly basis. Cause: Management feels this was an oversight due the staff turnover during the year and has corrected the process. Effect or Potential Effect: The replacement reserve account was underfunded at year-end. Auditor Noncompliance Code: S ? Internal control deficiencies Questioned Cost: $3,703 Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: See management?s response FHA/Contract Number: 042EE112 Questioned Costs: $3,703 Context: Testing of the Project?s replacement reserve deposits. Recommendation: We recommend that the underfunded amount be deposited into the replacement account. Certain controls should be reviewed to prevent and detect these issues. Auditor?s Summary of the Auditee?s Comments on the Finding and Recommendation: None necessary based on management?s response. Response Indicator: Agree Completion Date: 9/29/2022 Response: Management deposited the underfunded amount into replacement reserve account. Contact Person: Fred Berry

Corrective Action Plan

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN September 29, 2022 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Sacred Heart Manor, Inc. respectively submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: HW&Co. 23240 Chagrin Blvd, Suite 700 Cleveland, OH 44122-5450 Audit period: July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 The finding from the June 30, 2022 schedule of findings and questioned costs is discussed below. The finding is numbered consistently with the number assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS?FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT AND FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 2022-001 Supportive Housing for the Elderly ? CFDA #14.157 Recommendation: Sacred Heart Manor, Inc. should deposit underfunded amount into the replacement reserve account. Action Taken: Sacred Heart Manor, Inc. agrees with the recommendation. Management has corrected all items and completed the deposit into the replacement reserve account on September 29, 2022. If the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has questions regarding this plan, please call Fred Berry at 330-384-1555

Categories

Questioned Costs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 37903 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 614344 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 614345 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $253,864