Finding 384530 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-03-26
Audit: 297639
Organization: Prairie Inn Corporation (ND)
Auditor: Eide Bailly LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Corporation failed to deposit excess operating funds into the federally insured account within the required 60 days after the fiscal year end.
  • Impacted Requirements: Internal controls over compliance for the residual receipts account were inadequate, risking noncompliance with program requirements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure timely determination and deposit of project funds within the 60-day window to meet compliance standards.

Finding Text

Department of Housing and Urban Development CFDA #14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Special Provisions and Testing – Residual Receipts Account Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Noncompliance Criteria – A good system of internal control over compliance related to the program’s residual receipts account should ensure excess operating funds be deposited in the fund account within 60 days following the end of the fiscal year. Condition – The Corporation did not deposit project funds in a federally insured account within 60 days of the fiscal year end. Cause – The Corporation did not have the deposit amount determined timely enough to have the project funds deposited within 60 days of the fiscal year end. Effect – Without proper implementation of internal controls over the residual receipts account, error could occur and result in the Corporation’s failure to meet the specific program residual receipts requirement. Questioned Costs – None reported Context/Sampling – The two required annual deposits were tested and one was not deposited within 60 days of year end. Report Finding from Prior Year ‐ No Recommendation – We recommend the required amount of project funds be deposited within 60 days following the end of the fiscal year. Views of Responsible Officials – Management agrees with the finding.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2023-003 - Special Provisions and Testing - Residual Receipts Account Federal Agency Name: Department of Housing and Urban Development Program Name: Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Federal Assistance Listing/CFDA #14.181 Finding Summary: The Corporation did not deposit project funds in a federally insured account within 60 days of the fiscal year end. The Corporation did not have the deposit amount determined timely enough to have the project funds deposited within 60 days of the fiscal year end. Corrective Action Plan: We will implement controls to ensure the required amount of project funds are deposited within 60 days following the end of the fiscal year. Responsible Individuals: Josh Plecity, Finance Director Anticipated Completion Date: 6/30/2024

Categories

Cash Management HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 960972 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $9,825