Finding 399876 (2023-002)

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Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-06-04

AI Summary

  • Issue: General ledger accounts were not reconciled on time, leading to delays in filing the Financial Data Schedule (FDS).
  • Impact: This caused financial misstatements and delayed the overall audit process.
  • Follow-up: Recommend reevaluating internal responsibilities for financial reconciliations to improve reporting compliance.

Finding Text

Statement of Condition Certain general ledger accounts were not reconciled in a timely manner. In addition, the unaudited and audited Financial Data Schedule (FDS) were not filed in time. Criteria The FDS is the Authority’s primary means of reporting annual financial and programmatic information and is the basis for meeting financial statement reporting requirements as well as reporting federal expenditures to HUD. Cause Significant employee turnover in key positions within the Authority. Effect or Potential Effect Financial items were misstated resulting in delays in the FDS submission and the overall audit completion. Recommendation We recommend the Authority reevaluate internal responsibilities over the periodic reconciliation and closeout of financial activity to assist in meeting reporting obligations. Management’s Response Management agrees with the finding, see Corrective Action Plan for plan of action.

Corrective Action Plan

Upon abrupt departure of second finance director replacement in November 2023, the Authority promptly re-hired staff with extensive knowledge in the Authority's programs and systems to correct issues that occurred prior to the departure of the finance director. In addition, the Authority increased the role of the fee accountant to address the items noted during the audit. Responsible Party for Corrective Actions: Anthony Vasiliou, Executive Director Estimated Completion Date: December 29, 2023.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $2.37M
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $1.03M
14.872 Capital Fund Program $385,176