Finding 393165 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-04-15

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Management fees of $2,383 were prepaid, violating HUD guidelines.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with HUD approved Management Agent Certification regarding fee limits.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Confirm reimbursement of $2,383 has been processed and ensure future compliance with fee structures.

Finding Text

Finding reference number: 2023-001 Assistance Listing (Federal award identification number and year): Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities, Assistance Listing No. 14.181 (073-HD015-NP-HIV and 1995) Auditor non-compliance code: Z - Other Finding resolution status: Resolved Universe population size: The universe population size is not applicable to the finding. Sample size information: The sample size population is not applicable to the finding. Statistically valid sample: N/A Name of Federal agency: U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: N/A Questioned costs: $2,383 Statement of condition 2023-001: Management fees of $2,383 were prepaid at December 31, 2023. Criteria: In accordance with the HUD approved Management Agent Certification (HUD-9839-B), the management agent earns a fee based on an established rate of 5.37% of residential and miscellaneous income collected capped at $48 per unit per month, plus special fees of $8 per unit per month. Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with the HUD approved management agent certification. As a result, the Community's cash position at December 31, 2023, has been reduced by $2,383. Cause: The Agent inadvertently paid fees in excess of fees earned. Recommendation: The Agent should reimburse $2,383 to the Community. Management's response: Agree. On March 26, 2024, the Agent reimbursed $2,383 to the Community.

Categories

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 393164 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 969606 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 969607 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $194,491