Finding 404819 (2024-001)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2024-07-01
Audit: 311203
Organization: Prairie Estates (MO)
Auditor: Wipfli LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Prairie Estates failed to make required monthly deposits to the replacement reserve for several months.
  • Impacted Requirements: This non-compliance violates the Regulatory Agreement with HUD regarding reserve fund maintenance.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should implement operational changes to ensure timely deposits moving forward, and a corrective action plan is already in place.

Finding Text

2024-001 Replacement Reserve Deposits Federal Program Information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Title: Supportive Housing for the Elderly AL number: 14.157 Award year and number: N/A Questioned Costs: None Condition: Prairie Estates did not make the required monthly deposit to the replacement reserve for several months of it's fiscal year. A large catch-up contribution was made in March 2024 to compensate for the missed contributions. Criteria: Pursuant to Paragraph 5 of the Regulatory Agreement, Prairie Estates shall establish and maintain a reserve fund and make required monthly deposits based on amounts approved by HUD. Effect: Prairie Estates is not in compliance with the terms of the Regulatory Agreement. Cause: Management did not make the required deposits in a timely manner due to the lack of cash available to make the deposits. Auditor's Recommendation: Management should seek to implement operational changes to allow for timely deposits of reserve funds. View of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the assessment and has prepared a corrective action plan.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $208,077
14.191 Multifamily Housing Service Coordinators $36,013