Finding 518970 (2021-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
C
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2021
Accepted
2025-01-13

AI Summary

  • Issue: The Corporation failed to deposit surplus cash into the residual receipts reserve by the required date.
  • Requirements Impacted: This non-compliance violates the regulatory agreement regarding cash deposits.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the delinquent deposit is made and strengthen internal controls to prevent future delays.

Finding Text

Finding 2021-001 Condition: The Corporation did not deposit surplus cash at June 30, 2020 to the residual receipts reserve. Recommendation: The Corporation should make the delinquent deposit. Additionally, the Corporation should implement internal control sufficient to ensure that such deposits are made timely, if required. Management Response: Management is in agreement with the finding and is in the process of transferring the delinquent amount and implementing internal controls to prevent recurrence. Cause: Internal controls over time remission of surplus cash were not effective to identify that the deposit was not made. Criteria: The Corporation is required to deposit surplus cash to the residual receipts reserve in accordance with its regulatory agreement. Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with its regulatory agreement. Recommendation: The Corporation should make the delinquent deposit. Additionally, the Corporation should implement internal control sufficient to ensure that such deposits are made timely, if required. Management Response: Management is in agreement with the finding and is in the process of transferring the delinquent amount and implementing internal controls to prevent recurrence.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDINGS-FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FINDING 2022-001 : Section 811 Capital Advance Program and Project Rental Assistance Contract ALN# 14.181 Recommendation: Implement strict segregation of tenant security deposit funds, conduct regular reconciliations, and establish regular record-keeping practices. Action Taken: Management agrees with the auditor's finding and recommendation.

Categories

Cash Management HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1095412 2021-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $52,965