Finding 520885 (2024-004)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-01-31

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Corporation did not make required monthly deposits into the replacement reserve account, resulting in an underfunding of $4,688.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with the regulatory agreement for Section 232 Mortgage Insurance mandates 12 monthly deposits totaling $78,577.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure all future deposits are made on time and monitor cash requirements to prevent similar issues.

Finding Text

Finding Type: - Immaterial noncompliance with major program requirements - Significant deficiency in internal control over compliance Title and Assistance Listing Number of Federal Program - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Section 232 Mortgage Insurance; 14.129 Finding Resolution Status - Resolved Information on Universe and Population Size - Required deposits to the replacement reserve account. Sample Size Information - N/A Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number - N/A Criteria - The Corporation should have made 12 monthly deposits totaling $78,577 into the replacement reserve account as required by the regulatory agreement. Statement of Condition - The Corporation failed to make the required reserve for replacements deposits in the current fiscal year. Cause - The Corporation failed to monitor the cash requirements of the reserve for replacement account as specified by the regulatory agreement. Effect or Potential Effect - The replacement reserve account was underfunded in the current fiscal year by $4,688. Auditor Noncompliance Code - N - Reserve for replacements deposits Reporting Views of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding as reported. Context - During our audit procedures performed over replacement reserve deposits, it was noted that the replacement reserve account was underfunded by $4,688 based on the minimum deposit amount required by the regulatory agreement. Recommendation - All required deposits should be made in accordance with the regulatory agreement. Auditor’s Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations - Management should make the underfunded amount of $4,688 deposit to the replacement reserve account as soon as possible. Response Indicator - Agree Completion Date - November 13, 2024 Response - Management acknowledges noncompliance in the current fiscal year and has taken measures to improve internal controls over compliance. Management deposited $4,688 into the replacement reserve account on November 13, 2024

Corrective Action Plan

Finding Number: 2024-004 Condition: The Corporation failed to make the required reserve for replacements deposits in the current fiscal year. Planned Corrective Action: Corrected Contact person responsible for corrective action: Fikru Nigusse, CFO Anticipated Completion Date: N/A

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 520884 2024-003
    Material Weakness
  • 1097326 2024-003
    Material Weakness
  • 1097327 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.129 Mortgage Insurance Nursing Homes, Intermediate Care Facilities, Board and Care Homes and Assisted Living Facilities $3.54M