Finding 400142 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
C
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-06-06

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Surplus cash of $18,172 was not deposited within the required 60 days after year-end due to a banking oversight.
  • Impacted Requirements: This situation violates HUD guidelines regarding the use of project funds.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure timely deposits in the future and monitor compliance with the 60-day deadline.

Finding Text

FINDINGS - MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAM AUDIT Department of Housing and Urban Development Finding, 2023-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program, Capital Advance - Accumulated Balance, CFDA 14.157. STATEMENT OF CONDITION The surplus cash calculated for the year ended December 31, 2023, is required to be deposited by the Project within 60 days after year end. CRITERIA The HUD Audit Guide considers this to be an unauthorized use of project funds. CAUSE OF CONDITION The 60-day surplus cash deposit requirement of the Regulatory Agreement was missed due to a banking oversight. EFFECT OF CONDITION The surplus cash amount of $18,172 was not deposited into the residual receipts account by February 28, 2024. RECOMMENDATION The auditor recommends depositing the surplus cash amount of $18,172 into the residual receipts account immediately. The auditor also recommends that the management company continue to monitor the 60 days after year-end deadline and transmit the funds to the residual receipts account prior to this deadline, if applicable, in future years. MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSE Management has deposited the surplus cash amount of $18,172 into the residual receipts account and will continue to monitor the 60 days after year-end deadline in the future.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDINGS - MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAM AUDIT Department of Housing and Urban Development Finding, 2023-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program, Capital Advance - Accumulated Balance, CFDA 14.157. RECOMMENDATION The auditor recommends depositing the surplus cash amount of $18,172 into the residual receipts account immediately. The auditor also recommends that the management company continue to monitor the 60 days after year-end deadline and transmit the funds to the residual receipts account prior to this deadline, if applicable, in future years. ACTION TAKEN Management has deposited the surplus cash amount of $18,172 into the residual receipts account and will continue to monitor the 60 days after year-end deadline in the future. If the Department of Housing and Urban Development has questions regarding this plan, please call Bryan Joyce at (413)-525-4321.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Cash Management

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 976584 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program, Capital Advance - Accumulated Balance $5.15M
14.871 Project Rental Assistance Contract (prac) $378,912
14.871 Covid-19 Supplemental Payments $9,352