Finding 512716 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2024-12-03

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The project withdrew funds from the Replacement Reserve Account without prior HUD approval.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD guidelines for fund withdrawals was not met due to insufficient staff training.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Establish a formal process for fund withdrawals and ensure staff are trained on HUD requirements.

Finding Text

Federal Agency Dept of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Assistance Listing Number 14.181 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Criteria: The project is required to obtain HUD approval prior to withdrawing funds from the Replacement Reserve Account. Cause Staff involved in internal controls over this compliance requirement lacked sufficient training. Effect The Project is out of compliance with HUD requirements. Questioned costs: 0.00 Context: The Project withdrew funds without obtaining a signed 9250 from HUD Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: Document and follow a formal process that follows HUDs guidelines for withdrawal of Replacement Reserve Funds. Views of Responsible Officials: Agree that a formal process and education of HUD requirements regarding Replacement Reserve withdrawals would help the project be successful in maintaining compliance. Corrective action plan - management response: Contact HUD regarding the submission of the 9250, receive a signed copy prior to withdrawing any more funds.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 512715 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1089157 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1089158 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $1.21M
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $119,600