Finding 400647 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-06-12

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Company failed to make a required deposit of $768 into the reserve for replacements by June 30, 2023.
  • Impacted Requirements: This non-compliance violates Section 10 of the Regulatory Agreement, which mandates monthly deposits into the reserve.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure timely adjustments to monthly deposits and monitor compliance to prevent future shortfalls.

Finding Text

Statement of condition 2023-001: As of June 30, 2023, deposits to the reserve for replacements totaling $768 had not been made. Criteria: Pursuant to Section 10 of the Regulatory Agreement, the Company shall deposit a monthly amount into the reserve for replacements account. The amount of the monthly deposit may be increased or decreased from time to time at the written direction of HUD. Effective April 1, 2023, HUD increased the monthly deposit from $8,012 to $8,396. Effect: The Company was not in compliance with the terms of the Regulatory Agreement. The reserve for replacements was underfunded by $768 as of June 30, 2023. Cause: Effective April 1, 2023, HUD increased the monthly deposit from $8,012 to $8,396. Management inadvertently did not increase the monthly deposit until June 2023. In addition, the initial notice to cover the $768 shortfall sent to management from the lender was not received by management until July 17, 2023. Recommendation: Management should transfer $768 from the operating checking account to the reserve for replacements. Management's response: Management concurs with the finding and recommendation and transferred $768 to the reserve for replacements on August 11, 2023.

Corrective Action Plan

Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation: As of June 30, 2023, deposits to the reserve for replacements totaling $768 had not been made. Pursuant to Section 10 of the Regulatory Agreement, the Company shall deposit a monthly amount into the reserve for replacements account. The amount of the monthly deposit may be increased or decreased from time to time at the written direction of HUD. Effective April 1, 2023, HUD increased the monthly deposit from $8,012 to $8,396. Management inadvertently did not increase the monthly deposit until June 2023. As a result, the Company was not in compliance with the terms of the Regulatory Agreement. The reserve for replacements was underfunded by $768 as of June 30, 2023. Action(s) taken or planned on the finding: Management concurs with the finding and recommendation and transferred $768 to the reserve for replacements on August 11, 2023. No further action is required.

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 977089 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $4.00M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $11,033