Finding 501543 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
C
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-10-02
Audit: 323596
Organization: Stand Down Housing, Inc. (RI)

AI Summary

  • Shortfall Identified: The Corporation fell short by $7,498 in required deposits to the reserve for replacements in 2023.
  • Compliance Issues: This shortfall violates the Section 811 Capital Advance Program Agreement with HUD, which mandates monthly deposits of $1,000.
  • Action Needed: The Corporation must address the shortfall promptly and ensure future monthly deposits are made as required.

Finding Text

Condition: During 2023, there was a shortfall of $7,498 in required deposits into the reserve for replacements. Criteria: As of December 31, 2023, in accordance with the Section 811 Capital Advance Program ("Program") Regulatory Agreement ("Agreement") with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"), the Corporation is obligated to establish and maintain a reserve for replacements in a separate bank account under the Corporation's name. The Corporation is required to make monthly payments of $1,000 for the fiscal year 2023, unless a different amount or schedule is approved in writing by HUD. During 2023, the Corporation deposited $2,002 into the reserve and made an advance payment of $2,500 towards 2023 contributions in 2022. This resulted in a shortfall of $7,498. Cause: Failure to make all required payments into the replacement reserve during the period under audit as result of the Corporation not having the cash to make the deposits. Effect or Potential Effect: Noncompliance with the terms and requirements of the Agreement as well as the compliance requirements of the Program in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Recommendation: We recommend that the Corporation make up the shortfall of deposits in the subsequent period and on a going forward basis, make the monthly required reserve for replacement deposits. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the auditor’s finding and recommendation. The Corporation will subsequently make the necessary deposits to align the reserve for replacement balance with the requirements of the Section 811 Capital Advance Program Regulatory Agreement.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDING 2023-002: Section 811 Capital Advance Program and Project Rental Assistance Contract ALN# 14.181 Recommendation: Management will implement internal controls to ensure timely monthly contributions to the replacement reserve and will address the shortfall by making up the missed deposits in the subsequent period alongside the normal required contributions. Action Taken: The Organization will make the necessary required deposits to bring the balance of the reserve for replacement in alignment with requirements of Section 811 Capital Advance Program Regulatory Agreement.

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 501542 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1077984 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1077985 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $79,891