Finding 479058 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2024
Accepted
2024-07-22
Audit: 315578
Organization: Eastside Home Association (WA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The organization underfunded its replacement reserve by $7,760, violating HUD guidelines.
  • Impacted Requirements: Monthly replacement reserve deposits must comply with HUD regulations.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures to ensure accurate monthly payments to the replacement reserve escrow.

Finding Text

S3800-010 Finding Reference Number 2024-001 S3800-011 Title and Assistance Listing Number of Federal Program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, 14.155 S3800-015 Type of Finding Federal Award Finding S3800-016 Finding Resolution Status Resolved S3800-017 Information on Universe Population Size N/A S3800-018 Sample Size Information N/A S3800-019 Identification of Repeat Finding and Reference Number NoS3800-020 Criteria The Organization must comply with HUD guidelines regarding monthly replacement reserve deposits. S3800-030 Statement of Condition The Organization’s replacement reserve was underfunded by $7,760 as of March 31, 2024. S3800-032 Cause Mortgagee did not increase payments as required by HUD. Organization paid amount as stated on monthly mortgage statement, and prior year delinquent amount. S3800-033 Effect or Potential Effect Organization was not in compliance with HUD guidelines for replacement reserve deposit requirements. S3800-035 Auditor Non-Compliance Code N – Reserve for Replacement S3800-040 Questioned Costs $7,760 S3800-045 Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding and has deposited the deficiency. S3800-037 FHA/Contract Number 12711240 S3800-038 Questioned Costs $7,760 S3800-080 Recommendation Management should have procedures in place to ensure that required monthly payments are remitted to the replacement reserve escrow in the correct amount. S3800-090 Auditor’s Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations Management is correcting the deficiency. S3800-130 Response Indicator Agree S3800-140 Completion Date 05/14/2024 S3800-150 Response Management agrees with the finding and is in the process of replenishing the funds. S3800-160 Contact Person First Name Thomas S3800-170 Contact Person Middle Initial E. S3800-180 Contact Person Last Name Anderson

Corrective Action Plan

Management agrees with the finding and has replenished the funds

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1055500 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $3.40M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $1.56M