Finding Text
Finding 2023-001: Section 811 (Repeat of Finding 2022-001)
Criteria: No activity was recorded in the designated tenant security deposit cash account during
the fiscal year despite tenant turnover at the property, suggesting commingling of funds.
Statement of Condition: No documented evidence shows that funds were properly deposited or
disbursed from the tenant security deposit cash account as required by the regulatory agreement.
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 deposit liability
contra accounts as part of our month-end close process to ensure transactions are recorded
properly.