Finding 573034 (2024-001)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2024
Accepted
2025-08-07

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project underfunded its replacement reserve account by $1,000 due to incorrect monthly deposits.
  • Impacted Requirements: Monthly deposits to the reserve for replacement account must comply with HUD regulations.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should continue to monitor and review monthly deposits to ensure compliance by the completion date of 12/31/2025.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2024-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: All replacement reserve deposits for the year ended December 31, 2024. Sample Size Information: Required replacement reserve deposits for the year ended December 31, 2024. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: In accordance with HUD, required monthly deposits must be made to the Project’s reserve for replacement account. Statement of Condition: The Project underfunded the account by $1,000. Cause: The Project did not deposit the correct amount for several months and the correction deposit made prior to year end did not cover the deficiency. Effect or Potential Effect: Deficiently funded reserve for replacements. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: N – Reserve for Replacements Deposits. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor's recommendations will be adopted. Recommendation: Management should implement procedures to ensure the correct amount is deposited into the replacement reserve account each month. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 12/31/2025 Response: New procedures have been implemented to review the deposits each month to ensure amounts are proper.

Corrective Action Plan

Oversight Agency for Audit, Senior Citizens Housing Development Corporation of Mt. Lebanon, Inc. respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended December 31, 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: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 The finding from the December 31, 2024 schedule of findings and questioned costs is discussed below. The finding is numbered consistently with the number 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 correct amount is deposited into the replacement reserve account each month. Action Taken: New procedures have been implemented to review the deposits each month to ensure amounts are proper. If the Oversight Agency for Audit has questions regarding the plan, please call Irene Phillips at 954-835-9200. Sincerely yours, Irene Phillips, CFO

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 $4.15M
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Project Rental Assistance Contracts $330,967