Finding 400860 (2023-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-06-14

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Corporation's fidelity bond coverage is below the required amount, violating HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: The bond should cover either two months of gross potential rent or $50,000, whichever is higher.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Increase the fidelity bond coverage to meet HUD compliance requirements.

Finding Text

Finding Reference Number: 2023-01 Title and Federal Assistance Listing Number of Federal Program: 14.157 Section 202 Capital Advance and PRAC Type of Finding: Federal Award Finding Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved Information on Universe Population Size: Not Applicable Sample Size Information: Not Applicable Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: Not Applicable Criteria Fidelity bond policy should provide coverage totaling two months gross potential rent or $50,000, whichever is higher. Statement of Condition: During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Corporation's fidelity bond was less than the required amount of two months gross potential rent or $50,000, whichever is higher. Cause: Oversight by management. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project is noncompliant with the HUD regulatory agreement. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: Z - Other Questioned Costs: $- Reportable Views of Responsible Officials: Management is in agreement with the finding and has started the process to increase the policy coverage amount. Context: Not Applicable Recommendation: The Corporation should increase the policy to be in compliance with HUD regulations. Response Indicator: Agree Status Indicator: Not Cleared Response: Agree. -

Corrective Action Plan

In accordance with HUD regulations, entities should have sufficient fidelity bond insurance coverage. The Project did not have sufficient coveraget as of 12/31/23. The Project is noncompliant with the HUD regulatory agreement. Housing Resource Center, Inc. (management agent) will expedite the process of increasing the policy coverage amount.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 400861 2023-001
    Material Weakness
  • 977302 2023-001
    Material Weakness
  • 977303 2023-001
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $251,354