Finding 577217 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2023
Accepted
2023-10-26
Audit: 1482
Organization: Benet Place (MN)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The project failed to make the correct monthly deposit into the Replacement Reserve account, resulting in a $4 underfunding.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD's requirement for monthly deposits as outlined in form HUD-9250.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should establish a process to ensure accurate monthly deposits moving forward.

Finding Text

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Title: Section 202 Capital Advance Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.157 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: MN46S931002 - 1993 Pass-Through Agency: N/A Pass-Through Number(s): N/A Award Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Major Federal Programs Criteria or Specific Requirement: Management is responsible for maintaining required monthly deposits into the Replacement Reserve account in accordance with form HUD-9250. Condition: The project did not make the correct monthly deposit that was required in order to be in compliance with HUD for the year under audit. Questioned Costs: $4 Cause: The project miscalculated the monthly amount to deposit as $1,293 when it should have been $1,293.33 causing a $4 deficiency as of year-end. Effect: The Replacement Reserve escrow balance was underfunded by $4 at June 30, 2023. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: Management should implement a process to ensure the required monthly deposit into the Replacement Reserve is in accordance with form HUD-9250. Views of Management: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. The Project made a deposit to correct the deficiency in the replacement reserve on August 30, 2023.

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 775 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $2.58M
14.182 Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation $133,370