Finding 390821 (2021-001)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2021
Accepted
2024-04-01
Audit: 301537
Auditor: Cohnreznick LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Corporation failed to file its audited financial statements on time, missing the 90-day deadline set by HUD.
  • Impacted Requirements: This non-compliance with HUD regulations could lead to potential penalties or issues with federal funding.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement policies to ensure timely submission of financial statements in the future.

Finding Text

Section III - Federal Awards Findings and Questioned Costs SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCIES Item #2021-1 – Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) Report Filing Criteria: Per the HUD Regulatory Agreement, the Corporation is required to provide an annual audited financial statement submission through REAC within 90 days after the end of the fiscal year of the reporting period. Condition: The Corporation did not file the June 30, 2021 audited financial statements within 90 days of the end of the fiscal year. Cause: Management needed additional time to file due to a delays from audit firm as well as delays due to staffing changes at the management agent. Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with HUD laws and regulations. Recommendation: We recommend that the Corporation implement necessary policies to ensure audited financial statements are submitted timely and in accordance with HUD regulations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Corporation has filed with REAC as of the date of the audit report. Delays in financial reporting were due to delays from audit firm as well as delays due to staffing changes at the management agent. No material weaknesses reported.

Corrective Action Plan

The audited financial statements have been filed with HUD via its REAC system. If thereare any questions regarding this plan, please call Yulia Garcia, Controller, at 508-778-5040.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 967263 2021-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $40,000
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $19,114