Finding 42029 (2022-001)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-01
Audit: 44087
Organization: Edward M. Marx Apartments, Inc. (FL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project failed to renew the PRAC contracts within the required 120 days, leading to compliance issues with HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with HUD regulations resulted in delays in funding and reliance on short-term loans.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure ongoing monitoring and tracking of contract renewals to maintain compliance and prevent future delays.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2022-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, CFDA 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Resolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Total assistance revenue. Sample Size Information: All monthly PRAC requests. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: Yes, 2021-001. Criteria: As required by HUD regulations, applications for renewal of the PRAC contracts must be completed within 120 days of the contract expiration date. Statement of Condition: The Project did not complete the renewal process within 120 days of the contract expiration date. Cause: The Project did not follow HUD regulations for contract renewal resulting in the delay of HUD funding and short term loans taken from the Replacement Reserve. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project is not in compliance with HUD regulations for an untimely renewal of the PRAC contract. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: R ? Section 8 Program Admin. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor?s recommendations have been adopted. Recommendation: The Project should comply with HUD regulations for the timely renewal of the PRAC contract. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 4/4/2022 Response: Compliance Department has implemented a system to monitor and track HUD contract renewals to ensure the process will be completed in a timely manner going forward.

Corrective Action Plan

Oversight Agency for Audit, Edward M. Marx Apartments, Inc., respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 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: July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022 The findings from the June 30, 2022, schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. SECTION III ? FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS ? MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT FINDING No. 2022-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, CFDA No. 14.157 Recommendation: The Project should comply with HUD regulations for the timely renewal of the PRAC contract. Action Taken: Compliance Department has implemented a system to monitor and track HUD contract renewals to ensure the process will be completed in a timely manner going forward. If the audit Oversight Agency has questions regarding these plans, please call Christine Harris at 954-835-9200. Sincerely yours, Christine Harris Accounting Manager

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Capital Advance $4.70M
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $397,105
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly- Project Rental Assistance Contracts $282,252
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $215,395