Finding 518994 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-01-13
Audit: 337466
Organization: Ahepa/dop 54, Inc. (TX)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: A withdrawal of $35,217 from the replacement reserve account was made without HUD approval, violating the Regulatory Agreement.
  • Impacted Requirements: HUD's approval is mandatory for any withdrawals from the replacement reserve, which was not followed in this case.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure management requests HUD approval for future withdrawals to avoid unauthorized transactions.

Finding Text

S3800-010 Finding reference number 2024-001 S3800-011 Title and AL number of federal program Supportive Housing for the Elderly #14.157 S3800-015 Type of finding Federal Award Finding S3800-016 Finding resolution status Complete S3800-017 Information on universe population Not applicable S3800-018 Sample information Not applicable S3800-019 Identification of repeat finding and finding reference number Not applicable S3800-020 Criteria The Regulatory Agreement between HUD and the owner stipulates that HUD approval is required for replacement reserve withdrawals. S3800-030 Statement of condition The Organization made a withdrawal of $35,217 that was not approved by HUD from the replacement reserve account. S3800-032 Cause Management did not request HUD approval and duplicated a past HUD approved withdrawal. S3800-033 Effect or potential effect Cash may be unavailable to meet resonable and necessary capital obligations of the project. S3800-035 Auditor non-compliance code A - Unauthorized withdrawals from replacement reserve account S3800-040 Questioned costs $ - S3800-037 Property associated with the finding 114EE125 S3800-038 Questioned costs $ - S3800-045 Reporting views of responsible officials Management agrees. S3800-050 Context Not applicable S3800-080 Recommendation There are no questioned costs. The finding does not relate to an undocumented transaction or unreasonable expenditure. S3800-090 Auditors' Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations Managmenet concurs. S3800-130 Response indicator Agree S3800-140 Anticipated Completion Date 9/17/2024 S3800-150 Response Management made a reimbursement of the distribution on 9/17/2024.

Corrective Action Plan

Management agrees with the finding and has made the transfer into the replacement reserve account.

Categories

Cash Management HUD Housing Programs Reporting Questioned Costs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1095436 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Section 202 Hud Capital Advance $5.80M
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Project Rental Assistance Contract $375,557