Finding 389917 (2023-003)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-03-29

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The organization failed to make a required deposit of $5,015 into the residual receipts account.
  • Impacted Requirements: This non-compliance with HUD regulations could lead to penalties or issues with funding.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure management understands the calculation process and adheres to the 90-day deposit requirement after each fiscal year.

Finding Text

Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: In accordance with the Project’s regulatory agreement with HUD, management shall establish a residual receipts account and make deposits into the account in accordance with HUD requirements (within 90 days after the close of the fiscal year). Disbursements from such fund may be made only after written consent is received from HUD. Condition: Based on the Computation of Surplus Cash, the deposit due to the residual receipts fund is $5,015. The deposit has not been made. Cause: Management was unaware of how to calculate the amount due to the residual receipts funds. Effect: The organization is not in compliance with this requirement. Recommendation: To avoid potential non-compliance, we recommend that management only make deposits into the residual receipts account of surplus cash at the end of each fiscal year. The required deposit should be made within 90 days after the close of the fiscal year. Disbursements will only be made after obtaining written consent from HUD. Management’s Response: Refer to Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Special Tests and Provisions: In accordance with the Project's regulatory agreement with HUD, management shall establish a residual receipts account and make deposits into the account in accordance with HUD requirements (within 90 days after the close of the fiscal year). Disbursements from such fund may be made only after written consent is received from HUD, Management's View: Management acknowledges finding and simultaneously underscores this was an internal facing situation. Proposed Corrective Action: Management will ensure that all proper approvals from HUD are obtained before making a withdrawals from residual receipts account. Anticipated Correction Date: Correction has been implemented.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions Cash Management

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 389916 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 389918 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 389919 2023-005
    Material Weakness
  • 966358 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 966359 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 966360 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 966361 2023-005
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $82,415