Finding 392742 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-04-09
Audit: 303051
Organization: Ahepa 310-Iv, Inc. (AL)

AI Summary

  • 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 Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 392743 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 969184 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 969185 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $1.96M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $425,446