Finding 499876 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2024-09-30
Audit: 322740
Organization: Kanesville Heights, INC (IA)
Auditor: Donovan PC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Two out of three tenant move out files were missing required documentation, violating HUD standards.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD handbook and PRAC contract for tenant move out documentation.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the new management agent maintains complete tenant move out files for future inspections.

Finding Text

Finding 2024-001 – Tenant Move Outs Title and CFDA Number of Federal Program: Section 202 - Capital Advance – 14.157. Type of Finding: Financial Statements and Federal Award. Finding Resolution Status: Completed. Information on Universe and Population Size: Population of seven tenant move out files. Sample Size Information: Three tenant move out files. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: This is not applicable. Criteria: Three tenant move out files were selected using the haphazard method based on a population of seven tenants. Based on the selection, two of the three tenant files were missing various supporting documentation. Statement of Condition: Kanesville’s tenant move out files omitted required elements in accordance with the HUD handbook and PRAC contract. Cause: Management agent did not monitor tenant move out files and retain required information. Effect or Potential Effect: Due to a lack of documentation, inaccurate tenant move out information can be verified. Auditor Code: S – Internal Control Deficiency. Questioned Costs: $0. Reporting View of Responsible Officials: Management agent will review tenant move out files to ensure they are in compliance with HUD standards. This finding occurred when M3 was managing the property. Kanesville hired a new management agent that is familiar with HUD standards. Context: See effect above. Recommendation: Tenant move out files are being maintained by the new management agent to ensure compliance with HUD standards. Auditor Summary of the Auditees Comments on Findings and Recommendations: Document and maintain tenant move out files information in the future for inspection. Response Indicator: Agreed. Completion Date: August 16, 2024 Reporting Views of Responsible Officials / Corrective Action Plan / Management Agent Response: Management agent is currently documenting tenant move out files in compliance with the HUD handbook and PRAC contract.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2024-001 – Tenant Files Condition: Kanesville’s tenant move out files omitted required elements in accordance with the HUD handbook and PRAC contract. This finding occurred when M3 was managing the property. Kanesville hired a new management agent that is familiar with HUD standards. Corrective Action Plan: Management agent is currently documenting tenant move out files in compliance with the HUD handbook and PRAC contract. Status: Completed.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 499877 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1076318 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1076319 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $2.31M
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $54,700
14.856 Lower Income Housing Assistance Program_section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation $52,258