Finding 518974 (2021-001)

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

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Corporation missed 1 out of 12 required deposits to the replacement reserve.
  • Impacted Requirements: Monthly deposits are mandated by the regulatory agreement.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Make the missed deposit and establish stronger internal controls to ensure compliance moving forward.

Finding Text

Condition: The Corporation only made 11 of 12 required deposits to the replacement reserve during the year. Cause: The Corporation did not have sufficient funds at the time of the deposit. Criteria: The Corporation is required to make monthly deposits to the replacement 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 each month. 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

FINDING 2022-001: Section 811 Capital Advance Program and Project Rental Assistance Contract ALN# 14.181 Recommendation: Ensure there is sufficient funds to make the required 12 deposits in order to bein compliance with its regulatory agreement. Action Taken: Management agrees with the auditor’s finding and recommendation. If the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has questions regarding this plan, please email Laura Jaworski at laura@thehouseofhopecdc.org.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1095416 2021-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $37,091