Finding 529518 (2024-002)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
M
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-03-24
Audit: 347516
Organization: Fulton Gardens II Corporation (TX)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The security deposit account does not have enough cash to cover tenant liabilities, risking refunds for moving tenants.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with federal program criteria regarding security deposits is not being met, as funds were improperly withdrawn.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should transfer sufficient funds to the security deposit account by 12/31/25 to resolve the issue.

Finding Text

Findings reference number: 2024-002 Title and AL Number of Federal Program: Project Rental Assistance Contract, AL 14.157 - Type of finding: Federal Award (Compliance) -Resolution Status: In process - Population size: N/A - Sample size: N/A - Repeat finding: Yes - Criteria: The tenant security deposits bank account should have enough cash to cover the tenant security deposit liability. - Condition: Review of the security deposit account showed that the balance as of December 31, 2024 was insufficient to cover the tenant security deposit liability. - Cause: The Project had a shortfall of operational cash and used some funds from the security deposit account. - Effect: The Project may not be able to refund the security deposit for tenants moving out. - Noncompliance code: M. Security deposits. - Questioned costs: N/A. - Reporting views of officials: Auditee agrees with the finding. - Contract Number: 114-EE150 - Context: The funds were withdrawn because of a shortfall of operating cash. - Recommendation: Management must transfer enough funds to the security deposit account to cover the tenant security deposit liability. - Completion date: 12/31/25 - Auditee's Response: Auditee agrees with the finding and will replenish the money to the security deposit account as soon as possible.

Corrective Action Plan

The tenant security deposit cash account was insufficient to cover the tenant security deposit liability. Response: Management transfered from the operating account into the tenant security deposit account an amount sufficient to cover the tenant security deposit liability on March 19, 2025.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $201,375