Core Issue: The organization withdrew $5,250 from the replacement reserve account without HUD approval, violating the regulatory agreement.
Impacted Requirements: HUD approval is mandatory for any withdrawals from the replacement reserve, which was not obtained in this case.
Recommended Follow-Up: Management should enhance internal controls to ensure HUD approval is secured before any future withdrawals from the replacement reserve account.
Finding Text
S3800-010 Finding reference number 2023-001
S3800-011 Title and AL number of federal program Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing
#14.155
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 $5,250 that was not
approved by HUD from the replacement reserve account.
S3800-032 Cause Management did not request HUD approval.
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 062-11142
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 March 31, 2024
S3800-150 Response Management will either get HUD approval or refund the distributions
made.
Corrective Action Plan
Finding 2023-001 - Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing #14.155
Concur or Do Not Concur with
this Finding
Concur
Agree or Disagree with auditor
recommendations
Agree
Completion Date or Proposed
Completion Date
March 31, 2024
Actions Taken or Planned on
the Finding
Management will either get HUD approval or refund the
distributions made.
Contact Person First Name Dawn
Contact Person Last Name Cole
Categories
HUD Housing ProgramsProcurement, Suspension & DebarmentReportingInternal Control / Segregation of Duties