Finding 573474 (2024-004)

Material Weakness
Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-08-13

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: $2,732 meant for the replacement reserve was mistakenly deposited into another entity's account.
  • Impacted Requirements: This action violates the regulatory agreement prohibiting unauthorized loans from project assets without HUD approval.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Ensure reimbursement to the replacement reserve and implement procedures to keep project funds secure.

Finding Text

Department of Housing and Urban Development Finding 2024-004 Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, AL 14.157 Criteria The terms of regulatory agreement prohibit loans from project assets without HUD approval. Condition During the year ended September 30, 2024, cash intended for deposit into the replacement reserve account in the amount of $2,732 was deposited into another entity's bank account. Cause An administrative oversight in the deposit of receipts caused the amount to be deposited into an incorrect bank account. Effect or Potential Effect The project funds deposited to another entity's cash account are considered to be questioned costs. Questioned costs $2,732 Context During the year ended September 30, 2024, $2,732 in project funds was incorrectly deposited into another entity's bank account, contrary to the terms of the regulatory agreement. Identification as a Repeat Finding Not a repeat finding Recommendations 2024-4-a The project's replacement reserve account should be reimbursed for this amount. 2024-4-b The management company should implement procedures to ensure that cash intended for the project remain in the custody of the project. Auditor Noncompliance Code: G - Unauthorized loans from project assets Finding Resolution Status: In Process Reporting Views of Responsible Officials North TX A/C repaid one deposit on September 30, 2024 and will repay the remaining one-month deposit to the property. These funds will be correctly deposited into the replacement reserve account.

Corrective Action Plan

4. Finding 2024-004 a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees with the finding and is taking steps to address the issue that caused it. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding This is related to the deposit error in 2024-002. North TX A/C repaid one deposit on September 30, 2024 and will repay the remaining one-month deposit to the property. These funds will be correctly deposited into the replacement reserve account going forward. B. Status of Corrective Actions on Findings Reported in the Schedule of the Status of Prior Audit Findings, Questioned Costs and Recommendations 1. Finding 2023-001 In process. See finding 2024-003.

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 573471 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 573472 2024-002
    Material Weakness
  • 573473 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 573475 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 573476 2024-002
    Material Weakness
  • 573477 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 573478 2024-004
    Material Weakness
  • 1149913 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1149914 2024-002
    Material Weakness
  • 1149915 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1149916 2024-004
    Material Weakness
  • 1149917 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1149918 2024-002
    Material Weakness
  • 1149919 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1149920 2024-004
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $6.20M