Finding 485693 (2023-001)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-09-04

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project underfunded the Replacement Reserve account by $1,500 due to missing one monthly deposit.
  • Impacted Requirements: Monthly deposits to the Replacement Reserve account must comply with HUD regulations.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Implement new procedures to verify monthly deposits and ensure full funding by 12/31/2024.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2023-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: All replacement reserve deposits for the year ended December 31, 2023. Sample Size Information: All replacement reserve deposits for the year ended December 31, 2023. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: As required by HUD regulation, timely monthly deposits must be made to the Replacement Reserve account. Statement of Condition: The Project underfunded the account by $1,500. Cause: The Project did not fund the replacement reserve account for one month. Effect or Potential Effect: Deficiently funded replacement reserve. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: N – Reserve for Replacements deposits. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations will be adopted. Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to ensure that the correct amount is deposited into the replacement account each month. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 12/31/2024 Response: We are researching the underfunding and will ensure the RR account is fully funded on a monthly basis. New procedures have been implemented to review the deposits each month to ensure amounts are proper.

Corrective Action Plan

Oversight Agency for Audit, Mermentau Elderly Housing Corporation respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended December 31, 2023. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Bellows Associates, P.A., 5401 N University Drive, Suite 201 Coral Springs, Florida 33067 Audit period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 The findings from the December 31, 2023 schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. SECTION III - FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS – MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT FINDING NO. 2023-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to ensure that the correct amount is deposited into the replacement reserve account each month. Action Taken: We are researching the underfunding and will ensure the RR account is fully funded on a monthly basis. New procedures have been implemented to review the deposits each month to ensure amounts are proper.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Capital Advance $1.02M
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Prac $47,963