Finding 44376 (2022-001)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-04-05
Audit: 48840
Organization: St. Vincent's Hdfc, Inc. (NY)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project scored below 60 on its physical inspection, indicating maintenance deficiencies.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with the HUD Regulatory Agreement due to a score of 51c, later revised to 54.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Management should implement a corrective action plan to address all identified deficiencies and ensure compliance.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-001 Criteria: In accordance with their Regulatory Agreement with HUD, the Project must receive a physical inspection score of 60 or above to be in compliance with the agreement. Condition: The Project received a score below 60 on their annual physical inspection of the property. Cause: On December 15, 2022, HUD performed a physical inspection of the property in which they received a score of 51c. This score indicates that there are deficiencies in the maintenance of the Project. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project may not be in compliance with its Regulatory Agreement if a corrective action plan is not implemented. Recommendations: Management should have a corrective action plan to address all deficiencies identified in the physical inspection report. Views of Responsible Officials: Management disagreed with the inspection findings and filed an appeal. On March 16, 2023, the Project received a revised inspection score of 54. Management intends to remedy all deficiencies identified in the revised report.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2022-001 Criteria: In accordance with their Regulatory Agreement with HUD, the Project must receive a physical inspection score of 60 or above to be in compliance with the agreement. Condition: The Project received a score below 60 on their annual physical inspection of the property. Cause: On December 15, 2022, HUD performed a physical inspection of the property in which they received a score of 51c. This score indicates that there are deficiencies in the maintenance of the Project. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project may not be in compliance with its Regulatory Agreement if a corrective action plan is not implemented. Recommendations: Management should have a corrective action plan to address all deficiencies identified in the physical inspection report. Views of Responsible Officials: Management disagreed with the inspection findings and filed an appeal. On March 16, 2023, the Project received a revised inspection score of 54. Management intends to remedy all deficiencies identified in the revised report. Corrective Action: Management intends to remedy all deficiencies identified in the revised report. Anticipated Completion Date: Management intends to remedy all deficiencies as soon as possible prior to HUD's next physical inspection.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Section 202 Capital Advances $7.54M
14.157 Project Rental Assistance Payments $894,786
14.157 Covid-19 Supplemental Payment $508