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.