Finding 41958 (2022-001)

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Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2022-12-12
Audit: 44593
Organization: Jacksonville Towers, INC (FL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project has been overcharged management fees due to an expired Form HUD-9839-B, leading to an unauthorized loan of $4,500 to the management company.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD regulations regarding the use of funds and management fee rates as specified in the Regulatory Agreement.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures to monitor document expirations and ensure timely preparation and approval of required HUD documents.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2022-001: Section 207/223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Rental Housing Projects, CFDA 14.155 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: All management fee expenses. Sample Size Information: All management fee expenses. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: As required by HUD, the Project shall only use funds as specified in the Regulatory Agreement and owes the management company fees at the rate specified in the Project Owner?s/Management Agent?s Certification (Form HUD-9839-B). Statement of Condition: As a result of an expired Form HUD-9839-B, the Project has been overcharged management fees, resulting in an unauthorized loan to the Management Company. Cause: The Project?s Form HUD-9839-B expired and a new one was not prepared nor approved by HUD. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project has made an unauthorized loan to the management company as a result of overpaying management fees of $4,500. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: J ? Unauthorized Management Fees. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor?s recommendations will be adopted. FINDING No. 2022-001: Section 207/223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Rental Housing Projects, CFDA 14.155 (Continued) Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to monitor the expiration of HUD required documents to ensure timely preparation and approval. Response Indicator: Agree Completion Date: 3/31/2023 Response: Management is in the process of hiring a compliance coordinator to ensure all future HUD required documents are submitted timely.

Corrective Action Plan

Oversight Agency for Audit, Jacksonville Towers, Inc., respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended March 31, 2022. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Bellows Associates, P.A., 5401 N University Drive, Suite 201, Coral Springs, Florida 33067. Audit period: April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 The findings from the March 31, 2022 schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers in the schedule. FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS ? MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT FINDING No. 2022-001: Section 207/223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Rental Housing Projects, CFDA 14.155 Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to monitor the expiration of HUD required documents to ensure timely preparation and approval. Action Taken: Management is in the process of hiring a compliance coordinator to ensure all future HUD required documents are submitted timely. If the Oversight Agency for Audit has questions regarding the plan please call Christine Harris at 954-835-9200. Sincerely yours, Christine Harris, Account Manager.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $3.31M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $750,525