Finding 521998 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-02-04
Audit: 341227
Organization: Caritas Manor, Inc. (MS)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The project has not deposited $15,693 in surplus cash into the residual receipts account as required by Uniform Guidance.
  • Impacted Requirements: The deposit must be made within 90 days after the fiscal year ends, which has not occurred.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should prioritize making the required deposit promptly to comply with regulations.

Finding Text

Finding 2024-001 – Special Tests and Provisions Criteria In accordance with the Uniform Guidance, any surplus cash in the project funds account (including earned interest) at the end of the fiscal year shall be deposited in the residual receipts account within 90 days following the end of the fiscal year. Condition For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, the project had surplus cash in the amount of $15,693 that is required to be deposited in the residual receipts account. The deposit has not been made. Effect The required residual receipts deposit has not been made. Cause The project has failed to make the required residual receipts deposit. Questioned Costs $15,693. Context The project has not made the required residual receipts deposit. Repeat Finding No. Recommendation Management should ensure that the required residual receipts deposit is made in a timely manner. Auditor Noncompliance Code B – Failure to make the required residual receipts deposits; Special Tests and Provisions – Residual Receipts account. Finding Resolution Status Open. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management will ensure that the required residual receipts deposit is made timely.

Corrective Action Plan

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Caritas Manor, Inc., HUD Project No. 065-EE003-CA, respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended September 30, 2024. Audit Firm: McNorton Ishee & Jones, P.C. P.O. Box 161425 Mobile, Alabama 36616 Audit period: September 30, 2024 Finding 2024-001 – Special Tests and Provisions State of Condition: The project has not made the required residual receipts deposit. Corrective Action: Management will ensure to make the required residual receipts deposit. If the Department of Housing and Urban Development should have any questions or comments regarding this plan, please contact Craig Bounds at (228) 435-1642.

Categories

Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions Cash Management HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1098440 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $1.50M