Finding 504215 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-10-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Project funds were improperly used to pay $15,985 in payroll fees for a related entity.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates Section 9 g. of the Regulatory Agreement, which mandates that funds be used only for reasonable operating expenses of the Project.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure reimbursement of $15,985 from the related entity and strictly limit Project funds to eligible expenses moving forward.

Finding Text

Finding 2023-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Statement of Condition: During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Project paid expenses of a related entity for payroll fees of $15,985. Criteria: Per Section 9 g. of the Regulatory Agreement, Project funds can only be used for reasonable operating expenses of the Project. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD regulations. Cause: The use of the Project account by a related entity. Context: A test was performed to review for reasonableness of related party transactions. Recommendation: We recommend that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Additionally, we recommend the related entity reimburse the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid. Questioned Costs: $15,985 Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management acknowledges the Project funds were used for expenses of another entity. Management will ensure the related entity reimburses the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid and ensure that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project.

Corrective Action Plan

Koinonia, Inc. Lenoir, North Carolina CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN August 27, 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charles Bennett Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Koinonia, Inc. respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended December 31, 2023. Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P. 1501 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 300 Post Office Box 19608 Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-9608 The findings from the year ended December 31, 2023 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDING - Financial Statement Audit and Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2023-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Additionally, we recommend the related entity reimburse the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the Project funds were used for expenses of another entity. Management will ensure the related entity reimburses the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid and ensure that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Finding 2023-002: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend management review/enhance its accounting and internal control procedures to ensure that all key accounts are reconciled and reviewed with supporting evidence of such review. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-002 and the recommendation described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will review the accounting ial procedures, system of internal controls and policies. FINDING - Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2023-003: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures in place to ensure that the residual receipts deposit is made per regulatory guidelines. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-003 described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will deposit $4,285 into the Project's residual receipts account. Management will review its policies and procedures in place to ensure that the residual receipts deposit is made per regulatory guidelines. If HUD has questions regarding this corrective action plan, please call 828-758-2617. Sincerely yours, Chassidy Triplett Project Administrator Koinonia, Inc.

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 504216 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 504217 2023-003
    -
  • 1080657 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1080658 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1080659 2023-003
    -

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $2.33M
14.195 Project-Based Rental Assistance (pbra) $465,598
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $223,000