Finding 386943 (2023-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-03-28
Audit: 299288
Organization: Eaton Place 202, Inc. (MA)
Auditor: Cohnreznick LLP

AI Summary

  • Issue: The Project failed to remit excess receipts of $44,937 to HUD as required during 2023.
  • Requirements: Residual receipt balances exceeding the retained amount must be sent to HUD at contract expiration or renewal.
  • Follow-up: Management needs to implement internal controls to ensure timely remittance of excess receipts in the future.

Finding Text

Department of Housing and Urban Development Finding No. 2023-001; Supportive Housing for the Elderly 14.157 Criteria Residual receipt account balances in excess of the retained balance must be remitted to HUD at the time of PRAC contract expiration/renewal. Condition The Project did not remit excess receipts during 2023. Cause The procedures to request approval from HUD to remit excess residual receipts were not followed. Effect or Potential Effect The Project was unable to remit excess residual receipts during the required timeframe. Questioned Costs As of December 31, 2022, the excess residual receipts amount which was required to be remitted during 2023 amounted to $44,937. Identification as a Repeat Finding Not applicable. Recommendation Management should establish internal controls and procedures to ensure that required residual receipt remittances are made when required. Auditor Noncompliance Code: Z - Other Finding Resolution Status: In Process Views of Responsible Officials The Corporation agrees with the finding and the auditor's recommendations have been adopted.

Corrective Action Plan

Recommendation: Management should establish internal controls and procedures to ensure that required residual receipt remittances are made when required. Action Taken: The Corporation agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations have been adopted.

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Cash Management Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 386944 2023-001
    Material Weakness
  • 386945 2023-001
    Material Weakness
  • 963385 2023-001
    Material Weakness
  • 963386 2023-001
    Material Weakness
  • 963387 2023-001
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $208,460