Finding 400858 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-06-14
Audit: 308886
Organization: Alice Williams Towers, Inc. (GA)
Auditor: Aprio LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Project funds were improperly used to pay for expenses related to an adjacent project.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates HUD regulations against unauthorized distributions of project funds.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should enhance procedures for expense allocations and monitor payments closely.

Finding Text

Finding Reference Number: 2023-01 Title and Federal Assistance Listing Number of Federal Program: Section 202 Capital Advance and Project Assistance Rental #14.157 Type of Finding: Federal Award Finding Finding Resolution Status: In Process Information on Universe Population Size: Not Applicable Sample Size Information: Not Applicable Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: Not Applicable Criteria: In accordance with HUD regulations, entities should not make unauthorized distributions of Project funds. Statement of Condition: The Project paid expenses for an adjacent project. Cause: The Corporation paid non-project expenses from Project funds. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project is noncompliant with HUD regulatory agreement. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: H - Unauthorized distribution of project assets Questioned Costs: $2,584 Reportable Views of Responsible Officials: Management is in agreement with the finding, amounts were paid for non-project expenses. Context: Not applicable Recommendation: Management should review procedures surrounding expense allocations and closely monitor amounts paid. Auditors’ Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations: Agree with management's assessment. Response Indicator: Agree Completion Date: 12/31/2024 Response: Management is in agreement with the finding, amounts were paid for non-project expenses.

Corrective Action Plan

In accordance with HUD regulations, entities should not make unauthorized distributions of Project. The Project paid expenses for an adjacent project. The Corporation paid non-project expenses from Project funds. The Project is noncompliant with HUD regulatory agreement. Management is in agreement with the finding, amounts were paid for non-project expenses.

Categories

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 400859 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 977300 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 977301 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $470,266