Finding 574014 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-08-20
Audit: 364597
Organization: Henry C. Nevins Home, Inc. (MA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Mortgage payments for February to May 2024 were late, violating HUD's timely payment requirement.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD guidelines on mortgage payment timing, leading to late charges.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure mortgage payments are made by the due date to avoid future penalties.

Finding Text

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Section 232 Mortgage Insurance for Nursing Homes and Section 241(a) Supplemental Loan Insurance Multifamily Rental Housing Assistance Listing Number: 14.129 and 14.151 Award Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Type of Finding: - Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance - Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: HUD requires the Organization to make mortgage payments on a timely basis. Condition: Mortgage payments for February, March, April and May 2024 were not received by the mortgage company promptly. Questioned costs: None Context: February, March, April and May 2024 mortgage payments were received by the mortgage company subsequent to the 15th of the following month, which is considered late per HUD guidelines. Cause:. Mortgage payments were being funded with approved withdrawals from reserve accounts which delayed timing of payment. Effect: Late charges were assessed to the Project. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: Mortgage payments should be made by the due date. Views of responsible officials: Nevins was in touch with HUD monthly and developed a repayment plan but could not follow through. Nevins engaged with Alliance Health, Inc. for accounts receivable assistance in the fall of 2024 and then entered into a management agreement with Alliance Health, Inc. in June of 2025.

Corrective Action Plan

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Section 232 Mortgage Insurance for Nursing Homes and Section 241(a) Supplemental Loan Insurance Multifamily Rental Housing Assistance Listing Number: 14.129 and 14.151 Award Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: HUD requires the Organization to make mortgage payments on a timely basis. Condition: Mortgage payments for February, March, April and May 2024 were not received by the mortgage company promptly. Questioned costs: None Context: February, March, April and May 2024 mortgage payments were received by the mortgage company subsequent to the 15th of the following month, which is considered late per HUD guidelines. Cause: Mortgage payments were being funded with approved withdrawals from reserve accounts which delayed timing of payment. Effect: Late charges were assessed to the Project. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: Mortgage payments should be made by the due date. Action Taken: Nevins was in touch with HUD monthly and developed a repayment plan but could not follow through. Nevins engaged with Alliance Healthcare for Accounts Receivable assistance in the fall of 2024 and then entered into a Management agreement with Alliance Healthcare in June of 2025.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 574015 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 574016 2024-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 574017 2024-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1150456 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1150457 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1150458 2024-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1150459 2024-003
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.129 Mortgage Insurance Nursing Homes, Intermediate Care Facilities, Board and Care Homes and Assisted Living Facilities $5.25M
14.151 Supplemental Loan Insurance Multifamily Rental Housing $4.51M