Finding 396252 (2023-002)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-05-09

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The project underfunded the replacement reserve account by $676 due to a lack of increased funding.
  • Impacted Requirements: Monthly deposits to the reserve account were not made as required by HUD guidelines.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should establish procedures to ensure accurate monthly deposits and implement a checklist for verification.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2023-002: Section 207/223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, ALN 14.155 Finding Resolution Status: Resolved. Information on Universe Population Size: All replacement reserve deposits for the year ended September 30, 2023. Sample Size Information: All replacement reserve deposits for the year ended September 30, 2023. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: In accordance with HUD, required monthly deposits must be made to the Project’s reserve for replacement account. Statement of Condition: The Project underfunded the account by $676. Cause: An increase in funding was not implemented. Effect or Potential Effect: Deficiently funded reserve for replacement account. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: N – Reserve for Replacements Deposits Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations have been adopted. Recommendation: Management should implement procedures to ensure that the correct amount is deposited into the replacement reserve account each month. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 12/13/2023 Response: Deposits are made to the replacement reserves on a monthly basis. A new checklist is being implemented to ensure the accuracy of the amounts and completeness of the transfers.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDING No. 2023-002: Section 207/223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, ALN 14.155 Recommendation: Management should implement procedures to ensure that the correct amount is deposited into the replacement reserve account each month. Action Taken: Deposits are made to the replacement reserves on a monthly basis. A new checklist is being implemented to ensure the accuracy of the amounts and completeness of the transfers.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $5.00M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $855,764
14.191 Multifamily Housing Service Coordinators $17,300
14.195 Covid-19 Csp - Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $7,558