Finding 394970 (2023-001)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-04-29

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Corporation did not make all required monthly deposits into the replacement reserve account, completing only 3 out of 12 due to cash flow shortages.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Corporation failed to comply with the Regulatory Agreement, resulting in an underfunded reserve by $52,002.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure all required deposits are made as per the regulatory agreement, with a plan to address the cash shortfall by August 31, 2024.

Finding Text

Finding Type - Immaterial noncompliance with major program requirements Title and CFDA Number of Federal Program -14.157 - Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202) - Capital Advance Finding Resolution Status - In Process Information on Universe and Population Size - All replacement reserve deposits were audited which totals twelve monthly deposits Sample Size Information - All replacement reserve deposits were audited which totals twelve monthly deposits. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number - n/a Criteria - The Corporation should have made 12 monthly deposits of $17,334 into the reserve for replacements account as required by the Regulatory Agreement. Statement of Condition - The Corporation failed to make the required reserve for replacements deposits in the current fiscal year. The Corporation made 3 deposits, a suspension was approved for 6 months, therefore 3 months were underfunded. Cause - The Corporation monitored the cash requirements of the reserve for replacement account as specified by the Regulatory Agreement, however the Corporation was unable to make the required deposits due to cash flow shortages. The Corporation requested a suspension of deposits from HUD which was approved for six months effective 1/1/2023 through 6/30/2023. The suspension of the remaining 6 months has not been approved by HUD. Effect or Potential Effect - The replacement reserve account was underfunded in the current fiscal year by $52,002. Auditor Noncompliance Code - N - Reserve for replacements deposits Reporting Views of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the underfunded amount at August 31,2023. Context - The replacement reserve monthly deposits were not able to be made due to cash flow shortages at the property. The Corporation will make the remaining 3 months of deposits if HUD does not approve the suspension. Recommendation - All required deposits should be made in accordance with the regulatory agreement. Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations - Management should make the required reserve for replacements deposits in the current fiscal year. Response Indicator - Agree Completion Date- August 31,2024 Response - Management acknowledges noncompliance In the current fiscal year and has taken measures to rectify the cash shortfall. Management will be making payments during the year ended August 31, 2024 in order to correct the funding of the reserve for replacement account.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding Number: 2023-001 Condition: The Corporation failed to make the required reserve for replacements deposits in the current fiscal year. The Corporation made 3 deposits, a suspension was approved for 6 months, therefore 3 months were underfunded. Planned Corrective Action: Management will be making payments during the year ended August 31, 2024 in order to correct the funding of the replacement reserve account. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Jill Kolb, Vice President Housing Accounting Anticipated Completion Date: August 31, 2024 Contact person responsible for corrective action: Jill Kolb, Vice President Housing Accounting Anticipated Completion Date: August 31, 2024

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $393,303