Finding 556088 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
C
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-04-28
Audit: 354783
Organization: Stand Down Housing, Inc. (RI)

AI Summary

  • Shortfall Identified: As of December 31, 2024, the Corporation fell short by $12,498 in required deposits to the reserve for replacements.
  • Regulatory Obligation: The Corporation is required to make monthly payments of $1,064 into the reserve, but only $7,384 was deposited in 2024.
  • Action Needed: The Corporation must address the shortfall promptly and ensure future monthly deposits are made as required by the HUD agreement.

Finding Text

Condition: As of December 31, 2024, there was a shortfall of $12,498 in required deposits into the reserve for replacements. Criteria: As of December 31, 2024, in accordance with the Section 811 Capital Advance Program ("Program") Regulatory Agreement ("Agreement") with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"), the Corporation is obligated to establish and maintain a reserve for replacements in a separate bank account under the Corporation's name. The Corporation is required to make monthly payments of $1,064 for the fiscal year 2024, unless a different amount or schedule is approved in writing by HUD. During 2024, the Corporation deposited $7,384 into the reserve account. This resulted in a shortfall of $12,498.The Corporation resumed making monthly deposits in June of 2024. Cause: Failure to make all required payments into the replacement reserve during the period under audit as result of the Corporation not having the cash to make the deposits. Effect or Potential Effect: Noncompliance with the terms and requirements of the Agreement as well as the compliance requirements of the Program in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Recommendation: We recommend that the Corporation make up the shortfall of deposits in the subsequent period and on a going forward basis, make the monthly required reserve for replacement deposits. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the auditor’s finding and recommendation. The Corporation will subsequently make the necessary deposits to align the reserve for replacement balance with the requirements of the Section 811 Capital Advance Program Regulatory Agreement.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDING 2024-002: Section 811 Capital Advance Program and Project Rental Assistance Contract ALN# 14.181 Recommendation: Management will implement internal controls to ensure timely monthly contributions to the replacement reserve and will address the shortfall by making up the missed deposits in the subsequent period alongside the normal required contributions. Action Taken: The Organization will make the necessary required deposits to bring the balance of the reserve for replacement in alignment with requirements of Section 811 Capital Advance Program Regulatory Agreement.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 556087 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1132529 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1132530 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $95,525