Finding 518971 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
C
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2025-01-13

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Tenant security deposit liabilities are higher than available cash, indicating potential fund commingling.
  • Impacted Requirements: Lack of proper oversight and segregation of tenant security deposit funds increases risk of financial inaccuracies.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Enforce strict segregation of funds, conduct regular reconciliations, and improve record-keeping practices.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-001: Section 811 Criteria: Tenant security deposit liability exceeds tenant security deposit cash, with evidence of fund commingling and absence of activity during the fiscal year. Statement of Condition: Tenant security deposit liability exceeds available tenant security deposit cash. Cause: Lack of segregation and proper oversight of tenant security deposit funds. Effect or Potential Effect: Increased risk of financial inaccuracies and regulatory non-compliance. Recommendation: Implement strict segregation of tenant security deposit funds, conduct regular reconciliations, and establish regular record-keeping practices. Management’s Response: We will reconcile our security deposit cash and security liability contra accounts to ensure that cash exceeds the liability.

Corrective Action Plan

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

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 518972 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1095413 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1095414 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $45,568