Finding 43447 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-06-29

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Corporation failed to submit a complete annual financial report to HUD by the March 31, 2023 deadline.
  • Impacted Requirements: This noncompliance violates the HAP Contract, which mandates timely reporting based on GAAP and auditing standards.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure future financial statements are submitted on time as per HUD requirements; management agrees with this recommendation.

Finding Text

Auditor non-compliance code: Z - Other Universe population size: The universe is not applicable to the finding. Sample size population: The sample size is not applicable to the finding. Noncompliance information: See statement of condition #2022-001 for noncompliance information. Statement of condition #2022-001: The Corporation did not furnish HUD with a complete annual financial report by March 31, 2023, as required by HUD. Criteria: Pursuant to the HAP Contract, within ninety (90) days, or such period established in writing by HUD, following the end of each fiscal year, the Corporation shall furnish HUD with a complete annual financial report based upon an examination of the books and records of the Corporation prepared in accordance with GAAP, audited in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Government Auditing Standards and any additional requirements of HUD unless the report is waived in writing by HUD. Effect: The Corporation was not in compliance with the HAP Contract. Cause: Due to administrative delays related to the change in Board of Directors interest and refinance of the mortgage, the Corporation did not submit the audited financial statements to HUD by March 31, 2023. Recommendation: The annual financial statements should be issued in a timely manner pursuant to the time frame set forth by HUD. Reporting views of the responsible officials: Management concurs with the finding and agrees with the recommendation. The audit report as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022 has been submitted to HUD. No further action is required.

Corrective Action Plan

Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation: The Corporation did not furnish HUD with a complete annual financial report by March 31, 2023, as required by HUD. The annual financial statements should be issued in a timely manner pursuant to the time frame set forth by HUD. Action(s) taken or planned on the finding: Management concurs with the finding and agrees with the recommendation. The audit report as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022 has been submitted to HUD. No further action is required.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 619889 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $810,524