Finding 576984 (2023-001)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2023
Accepted
2023-10-23
Audit: 1057
Auditor: Hw&co

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The replacement reserve account was underfunded due to a change in required monthly deposits.
  • Impacted Requirements: Internal controls were inadequate, leading to delays in timely deposits.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the underfunded amount of $4,604 is deposited and review controls to prevent future issues.

Finding Text

Reference Number: 2023-001 (S3800-010) Title and CFDA Number of Federal Program: Supportive Housing for the Elderly Assistance Lising Number 14.157 (S3800-011) Type of Finding: Financial Statement and Compliance finding (S3800-015) Finding Resolution Status: Resolved (S3800-016) Information on Universe Population Size: All monthly replacement reserve deposit for the year ended June 30, 2023. (S3800-017) Sample Size Information: 12 (S3800-018) Criteria: A good system of internal control requires proper controls in place to ensure (S3800-020) monthly deposits are made in a timely manner. Statement of Condition: The replacement reserve account was underfunded during the year due to (S3800-030) change in the monthly required amount. Cause: Management feels this was an oversight due the staff turnover during the year (S3800-032) and has corrected the process. Effect or Potential Effect: The replacement reserve account was underfunded at year-end. (S3800-033) Auditor Noncompliance Code: S – Internal control deficiencies (S3800-035) Questioned Cost: $4,604 (S3800-040)Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: See management’s response (S3800-150) (S3800-045) •FHA/Contract Number: 042-EE192 (3800-037) •Questioned Costs: $4,604 (3800-038) Context: Testing of the Project’s replacement reserve deposits. (S3800-050) Recommendation: We recommend that the underfunded amount be deposited into the (S3800-080) replacement account. Certain controls should be reviewed to prevent and detect these issues. Auditor’s Summary None necessary based on management’s response. of the Auditee’s Comments on the Finding and Recommendation: (S3800-090) •Response Indicator: Agree (3800-130) Completion Date: September 26, 2023 (3800-140) Response: Management deposited the underfunded amount into replacement reserve (S3800-150) account on September 26, 2023. Contact Person: Fred Berry (S3800-160 to 180)

Categories

Questioned Costs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $236,904