Finding 514354 (2024-001)

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Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
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Year
2024
Accepted
2024-12-16

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: A total of $29,969 was withdrawn from the replacement reserve account without proper HUD authorization due to a duplication error.
  • Impacted Requirements: All withdrawals from the replacement reserve must have HUD approval as per the regulatory agreement.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Corporation should deposit $29,969 to correct the underfunding and ensure future withdrawals are authorized by HUD.

Finding Text

Finding Type: Immaterial noncompliance with major program requirements Title and Assistance Listing Number of Federal Program - 14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202) - Capital Advance Finding Resolution Status - Resolved Information on Universe and Population Size - All replacement reserve withdrawals were audited. Sample Size Information - All replacement reserve withdrawals were audited. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number - n/a Criteria - The Corporation should have HUD authorization for all withdrawals from the replacement reserve account as required by the regulatory agreement. Statement of Condition - Withdrawals totaling $29,969 were made from the replacement reserve without HUD authorization due to a duplication of withdrawals. Cause - The Corporation requested a withdraw in the amount of $29,969 twice from the replacement reserve. Effect or Potential Effect - The unauthorized withdrawals caused the replacement reserve account to be underfunded at year end by $29,969. Auditor Noncompliance Code - A - Unauthorized withdrawals from replacement reserve account Reporting Views of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the underfunded amount at September 30, 2024. Context - The replacement reserve withdrawal was erroneously withdrawn twice. The Corporation identified the error prior to audit and corrected the underfunding. Recommendation - The Corporation should make a deposit to correct underfunding of replacement reserve account in the amount $29,969. Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations - Management should obtain approval from HUD prior to withdrawing funds from the replacement reserve. Response Indicator - Agree Completion Date - October 17, 2024

Corrective Action Plan

The Corporation deposited the underfunded amount to the replacement reserve account as of October 17, 2024.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $206,710