Finding 4288 (2023-001)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2023-12-14
Audit: 6601
Organization: 1347 Morris Avenue Corporation (NY)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The required surplus cash deposit of $13,032 was not made within the 90-day deadline due to management oversight.
  • Impacted Requirements: The regulatory agreement mandates timely deposits into the residual receipts reserve, which was not met.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should ensure timely deposits in the future or seek a waiver from HUD to avoid non-compliance.

Finding Text

Timely Deposit of Surplus Cash Information on the Universe Population Size-One (1) surplus cash deposit Sample Size Information-Sample Size Information Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number-2022-001 Criteria-The regulatory agreement requires surplus cash payments to be deposited in the residual receipts reserve within 90 days of the fiscal year end Statement of Condition-The 2021 required surplus cash deposit of $13,032 was not made Cause-The cause of why the deposit was not made was caused by management oversight due to change in management personnel positions Effect or Potential Effect-The requirement to deposit surplus cash within 90 days of the fiscal year end was not met Auditor Non-Compliance Code- B-Failure to make required residual receipts deposits Questioned Costs-There were no known questioned costs Reporting Views of Responsible Officials-Our policy has been to make surplus cash deposits after the final audit has been issued. Going forward our focus will be to work with the auditor and owner to calculate the surplus cash amount earlier so adequate time is left for the deposits to be made. In instances where the final audit is not going to be issued and allow enough time, the deposit will be made based on the reviewed draft FHA Contract Number-012-HD086 Context-The finding represents an instance of management oversight due to a change in management personnel positions Recommendations-We recommend that management ensure the surplus cash deposit is done timely in the future or request a waiver from HUD Auditors’ Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations-Management agrees with the finding and is in the process of obtaining a waiver from HUD or depositing the required surplus cash if a waiver is not granted Response-Management agrees with the finding and will make the surplus cash deposit as soon as funds are available or work with HUD to receive a waiver

Corrective Action Plan

Actions Taken or Planned - Auditee agrees with this finding. Our policy has been to make surplus cash deposits after the final audit has been issued. Management has determined that making the required deposit will leave the entity with low funds to cover operation expenses. Management is currently in communication with HUD discussing options of a possible waiver for the required deposit or the possibility of making the deposit with promise of approval for immediate release

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Cash Management Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $355,407