Finding 389919 (2023-005)

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

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Withdrawals from the replacement reserve account occurred without prior HUD permission.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD regulations regarding replacement reserve withdrawals was not met.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should ensure permission is obtained from HUD before any future withdrawals to maintain compliance.

Finding Text

Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: In accordance with the Project’s regulatory agreement with HUD, management shall establish and maintain a replacement reserve account to aid in funding extraordinary maintenance and repair and replacement of capital items. HUD regulation mandates that permission be obtained prior to any withdrawals from the replacement reserve. Condition: Based on the evaluation of withdrawal and permission obtained, it was noted that withdrawal took place prior to receiving permission from HUD. Cause: Management was unaware of replacement reserve compliance requirements. Effect: The organization is not in compliance with this requirement. Recommendation: To avoid potential non-compliance, we recommend that management request and receive permission for withdrawals prior to processing any withdrawals. Management’s Response: Refer to Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

In accordance with the Project's regulatory agreement with HUD, management shall establish and maintain a replacement reserve account to aid in funding extraordinary maintenance and repair and replacement of capital items. HUD regulation mandates that permission be obtained prior to any withdrawals from the replacement reserve. Management's View: Management acknowledges that permission must be obtained from HUD before doing any withdrawal from the reserve. Date of withdrawal will be after permission granted from HUD. Proposed Corrective Action: Corrective Action will take place as soon as a withdrawal is needed for Las Puertas Abiertas.

Categories

Special Tests & Provisions HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 389916 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 389917 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 389918 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 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