Finding 392587 (2023-001)

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Requirement
J
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-04-08

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Overpayment of management and bookkeeping fees due to miscalculation, totaling $120.
  • Impacted Requirements: Fees exceeded HUD caps of $45 for management and $10 for bookkeeping per unit per month.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Ensure compliance with HUD limits and monitor fee calculations to prevent future overpayments.

Finding Text

Findings reference number: 2023-001 Title and AL Number of Federal Program: Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities, AL 14.181 Type of finding: Compliance Resolution Status: In process Population size: N/A Sample size: N/A Repeat finding: No Criteria: Management fees and bookkeeping fees for the year ended December 31, 2023 were overpaid. Condition: Per the HUD approved Management Agent's Certification effective September 1, 2022, management fees are capped at $45 per unit per month with an additional $13 of add on fees allowed. Bookkeeping fee are capped at $10 per unit per month. Cause: Management oversight. Effect: Management miscalculated the additional fees for September to December 2022, and hence, fees were paid in excess of the cap by $60 and bookkeeping fees were paid in excess of the cap by $60. A receivable was recorded for the $120 of management and bookkeeping fees that were overpaid. Noncompliance code: J. Unauthorized management fees Questioned costs: $120 Reporting views of officials: Auditee agrees with the finding. Context: This was noted while performing audit procedures on management and bookkeeping fees during the audit. Recommendation: Management should ensure that management and bookkeeping fees are paid in accordance with HUD limits. Auditee's comments: Auditee agrees with the finding and will repay the overpayment. Auditors' summary of auditee's comments: They are in agreement. Completion date: 12/31/24 Response: Management plans to repay the overpayment as soon as possible.

Corrective Action Plan

Management fees and bookkeeping fees for the year ended December 31, 2023 were overpaid. By $120. Management repaid the $120 on 04/04/2024 by deducting $120 from the management fee for April. Name and Title of contact person responsible for corrective action: Steve Colella, Making a Difference in Property Management, LLC; Management Agent; 6800 Park Ten Blvd, Ste 184-W; San Antonio, TX 78213

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $154,250