Corrective Action Plan
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Audit firm: Paciera, Gautreau & Priest, LLC, 3209 Ridgelake Drive, Suite 200, Metairie, LA 70002.
Audit period: Year ended 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 number assigned in the schedule.
Audit Finding number 2024-001
Condition: The audited entity did not submit its prior year’s annual financial statements to the federal clearinghouse by the required deadline.
Criteria: According to federal regulations, annual financial statements must be submitted to the federal clearinghouse within nine months of the fiscal year-end.
Cause: The delay was due to a discrepancy with the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). The name associated with the UEI did not match the name of the audited entity. Management has been unable to rectify this discrepancy despite efforts to resolve the issue. Because of this discrepancy the auditor did not complete and submit the audit timely.
Effect: The late submission may result in non-compliance with federal regulations, potentially leading to penalties or other administrative actions.
Responsible Person: Cantrese Wilson-Jones, Executive Director
Planned Action: Management acknowledges the finding and is actively working to resolve the UEI discrepancy. Steps are being taken to ensure that future submissions are timely and compliant with federal regulations.
Anticipated completion date: It is anticipated that this will be completed before March 31, 2025.
Yours truly,
Housing Authority of the City of Westwego
Cantrese Wilson-Jones
Executive Director