Finding 46698 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-07-11

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: VCHDFC failed to make required monthly deposits into the replacement reserve account as mandated by HUD.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates the federal program criteria under 24 CFR § 891.405(b) regarding replacement reserves.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: VCHDFC should implement stronger internal controls to ensure timely monthly funding of the replacement reserve account.

Finding Text

Information on the federal program ? 14.181 Supporting Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Criteria or specific requirement ? Special Tests and Provisions ? Replacement Reserves ? HUD requires monthly deposits into replacement reserve account per 24 CFR ? 891.405(b). Condition ? VCHDFC did not make the required monthly deposits on a monthly basis. Questioned costs ? None. Context ? Replacement reserve account was analyzed at year-end. Effect ? Replacement reserve account was not properly funded on a monthly basis. Cause ? VCHDFC did not have proper oversight regarding making appropriate monthly payments into replacement reserve account. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: A repeat finding see 2021-001. Recommendation ? We recommend that VCHDFC establish proper internal controls in order to properly fund the replacement reserve account on a monthly basis. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions ? Please see the attached corrective action plan as submitted by management. VCHDFC agrees with the finding.

Corrective Action Plan

Reference number ? 2022-002 Contact person ? Celia Solomita, CFO Management agrees that all deposits will be made monthly to the reserve for replacement account for the VCHDFC. This will be in place prior to December 31, 2023.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 46699 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 623140 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 623141 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $2.42M