Finding 555745 (2024-002)

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Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
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Year
2024
Accepted
2025-04-23
Audit: 354401
Organization: Independence Heights INC (TX)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: $8,468 was withdrawn from the reserve for replacement without HUD's approval.
  • Impacted Requirements: Funds cannot be accessed without written authorization from HUD.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Ensure management obtains HUD authorization before any future withdrawals from the reserve.

Finding Text

Findings reference number: 2024-002 - Title and AL Number of Federal Program: Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Section 202 Capital Advance (AL 14.157) - Type of finding: Federal Award (Compliance) - Resolution Status: In process - Population size: N/A - Sample size: N/A - Repeat finding: No - Criteria: Funds should not be withdrawn from the reserve for replacement without HUD's written authorization. - Condition: Review of the reserve for replacement account showed that $8,468 had been withdrawn in 2024 without HUD's approval. - Cause: The Project had a shortfall of operational cash and used some funds from the reserve for replacement account to pay for operating expenses. - Effect: The Project has to redeposit such funds to the reserve for replacement or obtain authorization for the withdrawal. - Noncompliance code: A. Unauthorized withdrawal - Questioned costs: N/A. - Reporting views of officials: Auditee agrees with the finding. - Contract Number: 114-EE093 - Context: The funds were withdrawn because of a shortfall of operating cash. - Recommendation: Management should not withdraw funds from the reserve for replacement without HUD authorization. - Auditee's comments: Auditee agrees with the finding. - Auditors' summary of auditee's comments: They are in agreement. - Completion date: 12/31/2025

Corrective Action Plan

Audit Finding 2024-0002 - Funds were withdrawn from the replacement reserve without HUD’s written authorization. - Management response: The Project had a shortfall of operational cash and had to withdraw from the replacement reserve. Auditee will replenish the money to the replacement reserve as soon as possible.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $210,940