Finding 501564 (2024-001)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2024
Accepted
2024-10-02
Audit: 323609
Organization: Malm Manor, Inc. (RI)
Auditor: D'ambra CPA

AI Summary

  • Answer: Tenant certifications had errors in medical deductions, income calculations, and security deposit details.
  • Trend: These issues indicate a pattern of management oversight affecting compliance with HUD guidelines.
  • List: Management should ensure all certifications are reviewed for accuracy to prevent future errors.

Finding Text

: Condition: Tenant certifications contained an error including incorrect medical deductions (1 of 1 file tested), incorrect income calculation (1 of 1 file tested), and security deposit per lease does not agree to detail (1 of 1 file tested); Criteria: The HUD occupancy handbook specified the form and content of the certifications; Effect: The tenant’s and HUD share of rent may be incorrect; Cause: Management oversight. Recommendation: Management should correct the file in error. Management comment: Management has corrected the errors in the file.

Corrective Action Plan

We have corrected/updated the clients records where necessary. Subsequent to your field work the client files were updated for the rent and deposit calculations. William Mann, Housing Coordinator, will be the responsible party.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $225,568