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Finding 553791 (2024-001)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-04-01
Audit: 352378
Organization: Edward M. Marx Apartments, Inc. (FL)
Auditor: Bellows Associates P A

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project failed to submit the PRAC renewal request on time, missing the 120-day deadline.
  • Impacted Requirements: This non-compliance with HUD regulations delayed funding and affected contract renewal.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should establish procedures and reminders to ensure timely submissions for future renewals.

Finding Text

Finding No. 2024-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Resolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Total assistance revenue. Sample Size Information: All monthly PRAC requests. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: Yes, 2023-001. Criteria: As required by HUD regulations, applications for renewal of PRAC must be submitted at least 120 days prior to the expiration date of the contract. Statement of Condition: The Project did not submit the renewal request at least 120 days prior to the expiration date of the contract. Cause: The Project did not follow regulations for a timely contract renewal resulting in a delay of HUD funding. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project is not in compliance with HUD regulations for timely renewal of the PRAC contract resulting in the delayed receipt of HAP funds. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: R – Section 8 Program Administration. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations have been adopted. Recommendation: Management should implement procedures to ensure the Project submits PRAC renewal requests in accordance with HUD requirements. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 09/16/2024 Response: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations have been adopted. The PRAC contract has since been renewed and approved for a 3-year term. Calendar reminders and deadlines have been set up to ensure timely filing in the future.

Corrective Action Plan

Oversight Agency for Audit, Edward M. Marx Apartments, Inc., respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2024. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Bellows Associates, P.A., 5401 N University Drive, Suite 201, Coral Springs, Florida 33067 Audit period: July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024 The findings from the June 30, 2024 schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. SECTION III – FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS – MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT FINDING No. 2024-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Recommendation: Management should implement procedures to ensure the Project submits PRAC renewal requests in accordance with HUD requirements. Action Taken: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations have been adopted. The PRAC contract has since been renewed and approved for a 3-year term. Calendar reminders and deadlines have been set up to ensure timing filing in the future.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Capital Advance $4.70M
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $397,105
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Project Rental Assistance Contracts $308,551
14.128 Community Development Block Grant $215,395