Finding 51933 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-11-03
Audit: 48726
Organization: Prairie Inn Corporation (ND)
Auditor: Eide Bailly LLP

AI Summary

  • 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 Management HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 51934 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 628375 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 628376 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $12,514