Finding 582677 (2023-001)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2023-12-21
Audit: 8203
Organization: Salmon Creek Housing, Inc. (AK)
Auditor: Laura Lindal CPA

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Salmon Creek Housing, Inc. failed to make required monthly deposits of $8,522 into the Replacement Reserve, leading to noncompliance.
  • Impacted Requirements: The organization is not meeting the Replacement Reserve deposit requirements due to cash flow issues stemming from unpaid subsidies from HUD.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should continue to request rent increases from HUD to improve cash flow and address the deposit shortfall.

Finding Text

2023-001 14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811) Information on Universe and Population Size: Noncompliance was not discovered as a result of a sampling procedure. Sample Size Information: Noncompliance was not discovered as a result of a sampling procedure. Repeat finding: This is a repeat finding of 2022-001. Criteria: Under Special Tests and Provisions, monthly deposits are to be made to the Replacement Reserve account. In the prior year, HUD authorized a draw from the replacement reserve to be repaid when HUD paid outstanding subsidy that was due to the Project. Statement of condition: For the year ended June 30, 2022, deposits totaling $8,522 were required but not made into the replacement reserve. Those deposits have not yet been made into the replacement reserve. Cause: The Project is owed subsidy from HUD of $14,993. Accordingly, Salmon Creek Housing, Inc. did not have sufficient funds to make required monthly deposits and, repay the replacement reserve, while continuing to pay costs such as utilities, emergency repairs, and the audit fee. Effect of potential effect: Salmon Creek Housing, Inc. was out of compliance with the Replacement Reserve deposit requirement. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: N – Reserve for Replacements Deposits Amount of Questioned Costs: $0 Perspective/Context: Subsidy due from HUD is from December 2022, January 2023, and April 2023 putting a severe strain on cash flow. Management chose to pay necessary operating costs with the intention of repaying the replacement reserve as soon as cash flow allows. Recommendation: Management should continue to request rent increases from HUD. Views of Responsible Officials: We agree with the finding. Please see our corrective action plan. Auditor’s evaluation of the views of responsible officials: I believe the Organization’s response is appropriate. The project can use the funds released from the replacement reserve to fund delinquent deposits.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 6235 2023-001
    - Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $851,020