Finding 574727 (2024-001)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-08-27

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project has an unresolved finding regarding insufficient escrow deposits of $9,850, impacting compliance with HUD requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Project must pay all taxes and charges on time, which is currently at risk due to underfunded escrow accounts.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure timely monthly deposits to the escrow account and regularly review balances to meet future obligations.

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: Escrow account. Sample Size Information: Escrow account. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: Yes, 2023-002. Criteria: As required by the regulatory agreement, the Project is required to pay, when due, all taxes, assessments, and other charges. Statement of Condition: The Project is deficient in funding escrow deposits in the amount of $9,850 as required by HUD. Cause: The Project did not properly fund the escrow account based on current period insurance premiums and tax rates. Effect or Potential Effect: The escrow deposits are not sufficient to meet future obligations. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: Z – Other Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations will be adopted. Recommendation: The Project should make sufficient monthly deposits to the escrow account in a timely manner. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 12/31/2025 Response: Escrows were underfunded due primarily to a high increase in insurance rates. Escrow balances will be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure adequate funding.

Corrective Action Plan

Oversight Agency for Audit, Mermentau Elderly Housing Corporation 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 assigned 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: The Project should make sufficient monthly deposits to the escrow account in a timely manner. Action Taken: Escrows were underfunded due primarily to a high increase in insurance rates. Escrow balances will be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure adequate funding. If the audit Oversight Agency has questions regarding these plans, 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 $1.02M
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Prac $27,436