Finding 45493 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-02-06

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Corporation did not deposit surplus cash on time, violating HUD requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Surplus cash must be deposited into the residual receipts account as per the FRAG Guide.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure timely deposits of surplus cash and improve internal controls by June 30, 2023.

Finding Text

Finding Type: ?Immaterial noncompliance with major program requirements ?Significant deficiency in internal control over compliance Title and Assistance Listing Number of Federal Program - 14.157 - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Supportive Housing for the Elderly. Finding Resolution Status - In progress Information on Universe and Population Size - Population includes prior year surplus cash to be deposited into the residual receipts account. Sample Size Information - N/A Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number - N/A Criteria - The Corporation should deposit surplus cash within the time frame specified in the FRAG Guide. Statement of Condition - The Corporation used surplus cash calculated at June 30, 2021 to make a payment on a residual receipts note without prior approval from HUD. Cause - The Corporation failed to understand the terms of its residual receipts note, as the note requires surplus cash to be deposited into the residual receipts account, and approval from HUD is required to make payments on the note from residual receipts. Effect or Potential Effect - The residual receipts account was not funded in accordance with the FRAG Guide. Auditor Noncompliance Code - B - Failure to make required residual receipt deposits Reporting Views of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding as reported. Context - During testing of the residual receipts account, it was noted that the property did not make the prior year surplus cash deposit, as required by HUD. Recommendation - Surplus cash deposit amounts should be deposited within the specified time frame required by the FRAG Guide. Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations - Management should deposit surplus cash within the time frame required by the FRAG Guide. Response Indicator - Agree Completion Date - June 30, 2023 Response - Management acknowledges noncompliance in the current fiscal year and has taken measures to improve internal controls over compliance. Management plans to deposit the surplus cash amount of $10,953 into residual receipts during the year ended June 30, 2023.

Corrective Action Plan

RE: Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio Groveport Housing, Inc. Corrective Action Plan Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 Finding Number: 2022-001 Condition: The Corporation used surplus cash calculated at June 30, 2021, to make a payment on a residual receipts note without prior approval from HUD. Planned Corrective Action: Management acknowledges noncompliance in the current fiscal year and has taken measures to improve internal controls over compliance. Management deposited the surplus cash amount of $10,953 into residual receipts on September 23, 2022.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Cash Management Reporting Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 621935 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $194,162