Finding 588214 (2023-001)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-02-05

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Disbursements totaling $8,152 from the Reserve for Replacements were not used for HUD-approved purposes.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Project is out of compliance with HUD award requirements due to improper use of funds.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Monitor future disbursements closely and ensure all funds are used for HUD-approved purposes; return unapproved funds to the Reserve.

Finding Text

CONDITION: Disbursements from HUD-approved withdrawal were not made for the approved purpose. CRITERIA: Disbursements from Reserve for Replacements must be for HUD-approved purposes. EFFECT: The Project is not in compliance with award requirements. CONTEXT: Audit procedures that tested withdrawals from the Reserve for Replacements revealed disbursements totaling $8,152 were not made for HUD-approved purposes. CAUSE: The original items were ordered and subsequently cancelled when not received. As a result, the Project used the funds for other purposes and had not returned the funds back to the Reserve for Replacements as of September 30, 2023. RECOMMENDATION: The Project has not had any prior compliance issues with the Reserve for Replacements. However, we recommend that the Project monitor their spending of Reserve for Replacements disbursements closely and only use the funds for HUD-approved purposes. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS AND PLANNED CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Management acknowledges and agrees with the finding and the Project will deposit the unapproved monies back to the Reserve for Replacements. Management concludes that additional corrective action is not necessary and does not expect this situation to arise again in the future.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $892,777
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $5,900