Core Issue: The Corporation failed to deposit excess operating funds into the residual receipts account within the required 60 days after the fiscal year ended.
Impacted Requirements: Internal controls over compliance were inadequate, leading to potential errors and noncompliance with program requirements.
Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure timely determination and deposit of project funds within the 60-day timeframe to meet compliance standards.
Finding Text
2022-003 Department of Housing and Urban Development CFDA #14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Special Provisions and Testing ? Residual Receipts Account Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Noncompliance Criteria ? A good system of internal control over compliance related to the program?s residual receipts account should ensure excess operating funds be deposited in the fund account within 60 days following the end of the fiscal year. Condition ? The Corporation did not deposit project funds in a federally insured account within 60 days of the fiscal year end. Cause ? The Corporation did not have the deposit amount determined timely enough to have the project funds deposited within 60 days of the fiscal year end. Effect ? Without proper implementation of internal controls over the residual receipts account, error could occur and result in the Corporation?s failure to meet the specific program residual receipts requirement. Questioned Costs ? None reported. Context/Sampling ? The one required annual deposit was tested and was not deposited within 60 days of year end. Report Finding from Prior Year - No. Recommendation ? We recommend the required amount of project funds be deposited within 60 days following the end of the fiscal year. Views of Responsible Officials ? Management agrees with the finding.
Corrective Action Plan
Finding 2022-003 - Special Provisions and Testing - Residual Receipts Account Federal Agency Name: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Program Name: Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities CFDA #: 14.181 Finding Summary: The corporation did not deposit project funds in a federally insured account within 60 days of fiscal year end. Responsible Individuals: Mary Simonson, Executive Director Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees with the finding and will review their internal control over compliance related to the program's residual receipts amount to ensure the excess operating funds be deposited in the fund account within 60 days following the end of the fiscal year. Anticipated Completion Date: Fiscal year 2023
Categories
Cash ManagementHUD Housing ProgramsSignificant DeficiencyInternal Control / Segregation of DutiesSpecial Tests & Provisions