Finding 502677 (2023-001)

Title and CFDA Number of Federal Program: Section 207 Pursuant to Section 223(f) of the National Housing Act CFDA # 14.181 Type of Finding: Federal Award Finding Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved Criteria: The Project is not permitted to withdraw funds from the Residual Receipts Account without the prior authorization from their HUD representative. Statement of Condition: The Project’s manager withdrew funds that were not approved by HUD using the HUD-9250 Funds Authorization from the Residual Receipts worksheet. Cause: The Project’s management did not have the funds available to pay contractors for work performed on the property. Management did not submit Form 9250 requesting authorization to withdraw the funds. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project’s Residual Receipts Account is underfunded by $22,000 from 2023 unauthorized withdraws. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project’s management should redeposit the funds into the Residual Receipts account as soon as possible, to bring the account to the correct balance. Recommendation: The Project’s management should redeposit the funds into the Residual Receipts account as soon as possible, to bring the account to the correct balance. Auditor’s Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Finding Recommendations: The Project’s management withdrew funds without receiving authorization to withdraw funds from the Residual Receipts account. Funds should only be withdrawn from the Residual Receipts account after the HUD-9250 “Funds Authorization” form is signed by the HUD Representative. Response Indicator: Agree Completion Date: 03/12/2024 Response: The Project’s management fully redeposited the funds into the Residual Receipts account in 2024 and will not withdraw funds in the future without proper authorization.