Finding 45905 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-05-17
Audit: 41859
Organization: Preserve Spencer House Inc. (OR)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Tenants were not notified of rental rate increases as required by HUD regulations, leading to lost rental income.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD's 30-day notification rule for rental increases and the need for an on-site property manager.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should ensure an on-site manager is provided and that all tenants receive timely notifications of any rental rate increases.

Finding Text

S3800-010 - Finding Reference Number: 2022-002 S3800-011 - Title and FAN Number: Section 220 HUD 221 (d)(4) Multi Family Housing Loan FAN #14.135 S3800-015 - Type of Finding: Federal Awards Finding S3800-016 - Resolution: In process S3800-017 - Population: 100% of tenants S3800-018 - Sample Size: 100% of tenants S3800-020 - Criteria: Under HUD regulations properties are required to provide tenants at least 30 days notification of rental rate increases. S3800-030 - Statement of Condition: The property manager did not notify tenants of HUD approved increases and as a result did not bill them for it. S3800-032 - The property manager did not provide an on-site manager for the property for a significant amount of time during the year. The on-site manager notifies tenants of rental increases. S3800-033 - Effect: The property incurred a loss of rental income that it could have billed to tenants but did not because of the lack of notification. S3800-0035 - Auditor Non Compliance Code: Z-Other S3800-040 - Questioned Costs: None S3800-045 - Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: We agree with the findings and will take responsibility to make sure that Property Management Company personnel notify all tenants of rental rate increases. S3800-050 - Context: This is the first year this issue has occurred and is a direct result of not being able to provide an on-site manager for the property. S3800-080 - Recommendation: We recommend Management work directly with the Property Management Company to provide an on-site manager and notify all tenants of rental rate increases. S3800-090 - Auditors Summary of the Auditee?s Comments on Findings and Recommendations: We agree with the Auditee?s comments. S3800-130 - Response Indicator: Agree S3800-140 - Completion Date: June 30, 2023 S3800-150 - Response: We agree with Management?s response.

Corrective Action Plan

As required by the OMB Uniform Guidance, we have provided below our response and corrective action plan addressing the finding on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards and the Report on Compliance for Each Major Program and on Internal Control Over Compliance Required by the Uniform Guidance for the year ended December 31, 2022. Finding 2022-002: 30 Day Notification of Rental Rate Increases. We agree with the finding and recommended corrective action plan. Management will closely monitor to assure all the tenants are notified at least 30 days in advance of any rental rate increases. I will be responsible for ensuring that we comply with the response to the finding. I anticipate these changes will be completed by June 30, 2023. If you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact me at 503-381-8556 or dgibson@cpahoregon.org.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 45904 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 622346 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 622347 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.135 Mortgage Insurance_rental and Cooperative Housing for Moderate Income Families and Elderly, Market Interest Rate $1.80M
14.187 Section 220 Capital Grant (lihprha) $1.25M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $198,215
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $66,734