Finding 51321 (2022-001)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
C
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-02-01
Audit: 50765
Organization: Kay Goss Apartments, Inc. (AR)
Auditor: Fleet Firm

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The replacement reserve account is underfunded by $7,845, continuing a trend from previous years.
  • Impacted Requirements: HUD mandates timely monthly deposits to the replacement reserve, which the Organization has failed to meet due to cash flow shortages.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Organization should prioritize making the necessary deposits to the reserve account as funds become available, aiming for completion by June 30, 2023.

Finding Text

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Finding 2022-001 - Reserve for Replacements, Federal Asset Listing Number 14.181 Finding Resolution Status - Unresolved Information on Universe Population Size - N/A Sample Size Information - N/A Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number - This finding is a repeat of previous year findings 2021-001 and 2020-001. Criteria - HUD required monthly deposits to be made to the replacement reserve account on a timely basis. Statement of Condition - The replacement reserve account is underfunded in the amount of $7,845 for the year ended June 30, 2022, which consists of $1,961 from the year ended June 30 2020, $2,942 from the year ended June 30, 2021, and $2,942 from the year ended June 30, 2022. Cause - The Organization is experiencing cash flow shortages due to high vacancies. The management company is working to reduce vacancies to allow for a more stable cash flow to enable the Organization to make the required monthly deposits on a timely basis. Effect or Potential Effect - The Organization's replacement reserve account is underfunded $4,903 at year end. Auditor Non-Compliance Code - N - Reserve for Replacement Deposits Questioned Costs - Zero Reporting Views of Responsible Officials - The Organization agrees with the finding and is working to make the required deposits as funds become available. Context - The Organization did no have sufficient operating cash to make the required deposits. Recommendation - The Organization should deposit amounts into the replacement reserve account as soon as possible to properly fund the account. Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Finding and Recommendations - The Organization agrees with the finding and is working to make the required deposits as funds become available. Response Indicator - Agree Completion Date - June 30, 2023 Response - The Organization should deposit amounts into the replacement reserve account as soon as possible to properly fund the account.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $844,300
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities - Prac $47,715
14.181 Special Claims - Covid-19 Supplemental Payment $6,350