Finding 43636 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-27
Audit: 47501
Organization: Rose Hill House, Inc. (MO)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project failed to deposit $7,655 of surplus cash into the Residual Receipts account within the required 90 days after year-end.
  • Impacted Requirements: This finding violates 2 CFR Part 200, which mandates timely deposits of surplus cash.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement stronger internal controls for timely review of year-end financials and surplus cash calculations.

Finding Text

2022 ? 001 Type of Finding: ? Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Award requires Surplus Cash to be deposited into the Residual Receipts account 90 days after year end. Condition: During our testing, we noted the Project did not have adequate internal controls designed to ensure surplus cash was deposited timely into the Residual Receipts account. Questioned costs: None Context: During our testing, it was noted that the Project did not deposit the $7,655 of Surplus Cash funds from December 31, 2021 until April 4, 2022. Cause: Turnover in accounting department staff lead to oversight of $7,655 being transferred by March 31, 2022 from the operating bank account to the Residual Receipt bank account. Effect: The required surplus cash deposit was not deposited timely in accordance with the Regulatory Agreement. Repeat Finding: Not a repeat finding Recommendation: We recommend the Project review controls to include timely review of year-end financials and surplus cash calculation so surplus cash is deposited timely. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

Corrective Action Plan

Recommendation: We recommend the Project review controls to include timely review of year-end financials and surplus cash calculation so surplus cash is deposited timely

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 620078 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $4.37M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $243,298
10.565 Commodity Supplemental Food Program $706