Finding 577288 (2023-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2023-10-27
Audit: 1614

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Authority did not follow federal regulations by drawing from the Operations budget after reporting obligations.
  • Impacted Requirements: This noncompliance violates CFR § 905.314 (l), which mandates the correct order for drawdowns.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Staff should improve their understanding of Capital Fund Program requirements to prevent future issues.

Finding Text

Noncompliance with Special Tests and Provisions (Public Housing Capital Fund CFDA 14.872) Criteria: Federal Code of Regulations, CFR § 905.314 (l) requires the Authority to first drawdown Budget Line item 1406 Operations before amounts are obligated. Condition: During the year, the Authority had one Operations draw from CFP 2022 in the amount of $132,147. The Operations draw was made after amounts were reported as obligated in ELOCCS. Questioned Costs: None. Effect: The Authority did not properly follow the requirements of CFR § 905.314 (l). Cause: The Authority did not have an adequate understanding of the Capital Fund Program requirements as related to Operations Budget Line Item 1406 draws. Recommendation: The Authority’s staff should familiarize themselves with Capital Fund Program reporting requirements. Management Response: Management will ensure that future 1406 Operations draws will be made before amounts are reported as obligated.

Categories

Special Tests & Provisions Cash Management HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 846 2023-001
    Material Weakness
  • 847 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 577289 2023-002
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $1.46M
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $266,773
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $172,866