Finding 393715 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
H
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-04-18
Audit: 303882
Organization: Ahepa 60, Inc. (PA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Funds were repaid without HUD approval, violating the regulatory agreement.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD regulations regarding the use of project funds and surplus cash management.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Enhance internal controls and ensure HUD approval for future repayments by March 31, 2024.

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 Incomplete 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 project funds may be used only for expenses that are reasonable and necessary to the operation of the project. S3800-030 Statement of condition The Organization repaid funds on a surplus cash note when the project was not in a surplus cash position without HUD approval. S3800-032 Cause Management did not track that the obligation was payable only from surplus cash. S3800-033 Effect or potential effect Cash may be unavailable to meet reasonable and necessary obligations of the project. S3800-035 Auditor non-compliance code H - Unauthorized distribution of project assets S3800-037 FHA/Contract number 034-EE-104 S3800-040 Questioned costs $14,684 S3800-045 Reporting views of responsible officials Management agrees. S3800-080 Recommendation Management should monitor internal controls over compliance and receive HUD approval before approving future repayment of surplus cash notes. 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 is working to repay the funds to the project.

Corrective Action Plan

Management agrees with the finding and will request that the surplus cash payment be returned to the property.

Categories

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

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 393716 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 970157 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 970158 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Section 202 Hud Capital Advance $3.72M
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Project Rental Assistance Contract $234,877