Finding 42537 (2022-002)

Finding 2022-002 Criteria: The establishment and maintenance of a general operating reserve fund is a program requirement applicable to cooperative housing insured by HUD. Disbursements totaling not in excess of 20% of the total balance in the reserve as of the close of the preceding annual period may be withdrawn by the Cooperative without the approval of HUD. Condition: The Cooperative did not receive HUD?s permission to withdraw more than 20% of the funds in their general operating reserve account. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The Cooperative did not receive approval from HUD to withdraw funds in excess of the agreed upon 20% limit. Effect: The Cooperative is out of compliance with the HUD regulatory agreement. Cause: The Cooperative did not receive HUD?s approval to withdraw funds in excess of the allowable 20%. Repeat Finding: N/A. Recommendation: We recommend that the Cooperative replace the excess funds withdrawn from the general operating reserve and not withdraw funds in excess of the 20% without first receiving approval from HUD in the future. Current Status: Resolved, the Cooperative replaced the excess funds withdrawn to the general operating reserve after year-end. Action Taken: The Cooperative will replace the excess funds withdrawn. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Cooperative agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.