Finding 392740 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-04-09

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: A $5,800 withdrawal from the replacement reserve account was made without HUD approval, violating the regulatory agreement.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD regulations regarding withdrawals from the replacement reserve account is essential to ensure funds are available for project obligations.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should enhance monitoring of internal controls and ensure HUD approval is obtained before any future withdrawals from the reserve account.

Finding Text

S3800-010 Finding reference number 2023-001 S3800-011 Title and AL number of federal program Supportive Housing for the Elderly #14.157 S3800-015 Type of finding Federal Award Finding and Internal Control over Compliance S3800-016 Finding resolution status Complete S3800-017 Information on universe population size not applicable S3800-018 Sample size information not applicable S3800-019 Identification of repeat finding and finding reference number not applicable S3800-020 Criteria The Regulatory Agreement between HUD and the owner stipulates that HUD approval is required for replacement reserve withdrawals. S3800-030 Statement of condition The Organization made a withdrawal of $5,800 that was not approved by HUD from the replacement reserve account. S3800-032 Cause Management made distribution in error S3800-033 Effect or potential effect Cash may be unavailable to meet reasonable and necessary capital obligations of the project. S3800-035 Auditor non-compliance code A - Unauthorized withdrawals from replacement reserve account S3800-037 FHA/Contract number 074-EE009 S3800-040 Questioned costs $0 S3800-045 Reporting views of responsible officials Management agrees. S3800-080 Recommendation Management should monitor internal controls over compliance and receive HUD approval before distributions from the replacement reserve account are authorized. S3800-090 Auditors' summary of the auditee's comments on the findings and recommendations Management concurs. S3800-130 Response indicator Agree S3800-140 Anticipated Completion Date January 5, 2024 S3800-150 Response Management has refunded the distribution made in error.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2023-001 - Supportive Housing for the Elderly, AL # 14.157 Concur or Do Not Concur with this Finding Concur Agree or Disagree with auditor recommendations Agree Completion Date or Proposed Completion Date January 5, 2024 Actions Taken or Planned on the Finding Management has refunded the distribution made in error. Contact Person First Name Dawn Contact Person Last Name Cole

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 392741 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 969182 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 969183 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Section 202 Hud Capital Advance $2.81M
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Project Rental Assistance Contract $199,415