Finding 522761 (2024-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-02-12
Audit: 342148
Auditor: Aprio LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Corporation lacked sufficient property insurance coverage for part of the year, violating HUD requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD regulations regarding property insurance coverage was not met.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should enhance payment procedures to vendors to prevent future lapses in insurance coverage.

Finding Text

Finding Reference Number: 2024-01 Title and AL Number of Federal Program: Section 202 Capital Advance and Project Rental Assistance 14.157 Type of Finding: Federal Award Finding Finding Resolution Status: Resolved Information on Universe Population Size: n/a Sample Size Information: n/a Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: n/a Criteria: The Corporation is required to have property insurance sufficient to cover replacement of the building per the HUD Handbook. Statement of Condition: For the year ended September 30, 2024, the Corporation did not have the required amount of property insurance coverage for certain portions of the year. Cause: The bill was not paid which resulted in cancellation of the policy. Effect or Potential Effect: Noncompliance with HUD regulations, Chapter 21 Section 2. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: Z - Other Questioned Costs: $- Reportable Views of Responsible Officials: Management is in agreement with the finding and has reinstated the insurance policy with required coverage amounts Context: n/a Recommendation: Management should review procedures surrounding payments to vendors and ensure they are paying for Project expenses. Auditors’ Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations: Management has reinstated the insurance policy as of December 10, 2024. Response Indicator: Agree Completion Date: 12/10/2024 Response: Management has obtained an insurance policy with sufficient coverage and has increased controls around payments of premiums to ensure there are no future lapses.

Corrective Action Plan

1. 2024-01 i. Comments on Finding: There was insufficient property insurance coverage for 2024. The new policy began 12/10/2024 and will end on 12/10/2025. Controls were not in place to make sure that property insurance coverage was in place at year-end. The effect is that the Project is not in compliance with HUD requirements. We recommend that management ensure controls are in place so that there is proper insurance coverage at year-end. ii. Actions Taken or Planned: Policies and procedures will be reviewed to ensure property insurance coverage is recorded in accordance with HUD requirements.  Responsible Person: Jill Cromartie  Anticipated Completion Date: 12/31/2024  Steps to Implement: Management will enroll into a insurance policy covering 12/31/2024.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 522762 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1099203 2024-001
    Material Weakness
  • 1099204 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $95,815