Finding 584890 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-01-12

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Corporation improperly paid $920 from project funds for an affiliated entity without HUD approval.
  • Impacted Requirements: This action violated Section 11(c) of the Regulatory Agreement, which restricts fund disbursements without prior approval.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the affiliated entity repays the amount, which has already been completed as of November 17, 2023.

Finding Text

Assistance Listing title and number (federal award identification and year): Supportive Housing for the Elderly, Assistance Listing No. 14.157 (Project identification number 123-EH091 and 1989) Auditor non-compliance code: G - Unauthorized loans from project funds Finding resolution status: Resolved Universe population size: 341 disbursements Sample size information: 25 disbursements Statistically valid sample: Yes Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: N/A Questioned costs: $920 Statement of Condition 2023-001 (Assistance Listing 14.157): During the year ended September 30, 2023, the Corporation paid an expense totaling $920 on behalf of an affiliated entity without HUD approval. Criteria: Section 11(c) of the Regulatory Agreement, states that owners shall not without the prior written approval of the Secretary, pay out any funds except from surplus cash, except for reasonable operating expenses and necessary repairs. Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with the Regulatory Agreement. The Property's operating cash account has been reduced by $920. This amount has been considered in the surplus cash calculation for the year ended September 30, 2023. Cause: The Corporation paid expenses on behalf of an affiliated entity from the Property's operating cash account. Recommendation: The affiliated entity should repay $920 to the Corporation. Completion date: November 17, 2023. Management Response: Agree. The affiliated entity repaid the Corporation $920 on November 17, 2023.

Categories

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 8448 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $542,914
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $302,032