Finding 572582 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-08-05
Audit: 363712
Organization: Habibi Terrace, Inc. (CA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Corporation withdrew $5,980 from the replacement reserve without HUD approval, violating regulatory requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD regulations mandates prior approval for any withdrawals from the reserve for replacements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management plans to deposit $5,980 back into the reserve by December 31, 2025, to rectify the issue.

Finding Text

Finding reference number: 2024-001 Assistance Listing (Federal award identification number and year): Supportive Housing for the Elderly, Assistance Listing No. 14.157, 143-EE054-WAH-NP and 2006 Auditor non-compliance code: A – Unauthorized withdrawal from replacement reserve Finding resolution status: In process Universe population size: The universe population size is not applicable to the finding. Sample size information: The sample size information is not applicable to the finding. Statistically valid sample: N/A Name of Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: N/A Questioned costs: $5,980 Statement of condition 2024-001: During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Corporation withdrew $5,980 from the reserve for replacements without obtaining HUD approval. Criteria: Pursuant to the HUD regulatory agreement, the Corporation is required to obtain HUD approval for withdrawals from the reserve for replacements. Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with the HUD regulatory agreement and the reserve for replacements is underfunded. Cause: The bank withdrew the funds from the reserve for replacements account instead of the operating account due to an error reading the check. Funds were not transferred to correct the error when found. Recommendation: Management should make a deposit to the reserve for replacements for $5,980. Management's response: Management concurs with the finding and recommendation. Management will make a deposit of $5,980 during the year ended December 31, 2025.

Categories

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 572580 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 572581 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 572583 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1149022 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1149023 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1149024 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1149025 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $3.60M
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $439,285