Finding 41575 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-12-19

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Corporation improperly paid $23,539 in expenses for an affiliated entity without HUD approval.
  • Impacted Requirements: This action violated Section 11(h) of the Regulatory Agreement, which restricts withdrawals from operating funds.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the affiliated entity has repaid the amount, which was confirmed on April 7, 2022.

Finding Text

Finding reference number: 2022-001 Assistance Listing title and number (federal award identification and year): Supportive Housing for the Elderly, Assistance Listing No. 14.157 (Project identification number 115-EE078 and 2007) Auditor non-compliance code: G - Unauthorized Loans from Project Funds Finding resolution status: Resolved Universe population size: The universe population size is not applicable to the finding. Sample size information: The sample size information is not applicable to the finding. Statistically valid sample: N/A Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: N/A Questioned costs: $23,539 Statement of Condition 2022-001 (Assistance Listing 14.157): During the year ended March 31, 2022, the Corporation paid expenses totaling $23,539 on behalf of an affiliated entity without HUD approval. Criteria: Section 11(h) of the Regulatory Agreement states that operating funds of the Corporation shall only be withdrawn in accordance with the Regulatory Agreement for expenses of the Property. Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with the Regulatory Agreement. The Property's operating cash account has been reduced by $23,539. This amount has been considered in the surplus cash calculation for the year ended March 31, 2022. Cause: The Corporation erroneously paid expenses on behalf of an affiliated entity from the Property's operating cash account. Recommendation: The affiliated entity should repay $23,539 to the Corporation. Completion date: April 7, 2022 Management Response: Agree. The affiliated entity repaid the Corporation $23,539 on April 7, 2022.

Categories

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 41574 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 41576 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 618016 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 618017 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 618018 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $268,560