Finding 586101 (2023-003)

Material Weakness
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-01-24
Audit: 13376
Organization: Williamston Housing Authority (NC)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Authority lacked an official Cost Allocation Plan, leading to inconsistent cost allocation among federally funded programs.
  • Impacted Requirements: This finding violates 2 CFR 200.405, which mandates a documented Cost Allocation Plan for federal programs.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Board and management should ensure the Cost Allocation Plan is formally adopted and effectively implemented for all programs.

Finding Text

Section II – Financial Statement Findings Section III - Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Material Weakness Public and Indian Housing – CFDA 14.850 Housing Choice Voucher – CFDA 14.871 Finding 2023-003 Allowable Costs Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.405, the Authority is required to develop, document, and adopt a Cost Allocation Plan for all federally funded programs. Statement of Condition: The Authority did not have an official Cost Allocation Plan adopted by the Board during the year. Accordingly, the Authority did not allocate shared costs among its programs using a reasonable and documented basis. Questioned Cost: N/A Cause: Lack of a proper Cost Allocation Plan. Effect: The Authority did not have a consistent methodology to allocate costs between programs. Identification of a repeat finding: No Recommendation: The Board and management should prepare and adopt a Cost Allocation Plan to be used to share costs between all federally funded programs. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Authority agrees with this finding. The Authority has adopted a Cost Allocation Plan which is being used to allocate shared costs.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 9658 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 9659 2023-003
    Material Weakness
  • 9660 2023-003
    Material Weakness
  • 586100 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 586102 2023-003
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.182 Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation $823,082
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $667,069
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $501,372
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $491,586