Finding 58996 (2022-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
C
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-14
Audit: 54742
Organization: Fairview Woods (MN)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Cash distributions exceeded allowable amounts based on outdated surplus cash calculations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Distributions must align with surplus cash calculations as of June 30 and December 31 annually.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should update policies to ensure future distributions are based on the correct biannual calculations.

Finding Text

2022-001 Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal program title: Section 232 HUD Insured Mortgage Assistance Living Number: 14.129 Type of Finding: ? Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance ? Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: Distributions are allowed to be made up to the amount of surplus cash based on a calculation at June 30 and December 31 annually. Condition: Management is responsible for reviewing the timing of the calculations the surplus cash distributions are made from to ensure the amount does not exceed the amount allowable. Questioned Costs: $79,072 Context: While performing audit procedures it was noted the distribution was based on the November surplus cash calculation and in excess of the amount available at June 30, 2022. Cause: The project distributed cash based on a November 30, 2022 surplus cash calculation in an amount more than the June 30 calculation. Effect: Cash distributed was more than the amount allowed Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: Recommend management review their policies to ensure distributions are made based on the biannual surplus cash calculations. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

Corrective Action Plan

Recommendation: Recommend management review their policies to ensure distributions are made based on the biannual surplus cash calculations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Management will review and update their policies and procedures to ensure distributions are made based on the biannual surplus cash calculations based on the dates in the regulatory agreement. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Connie Bednarek, Controller Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2023

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 58997 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 635438 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 635439 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.129 Mortgage Insurance_nursing Homes, Intermediate Care Facilities, Board and Care Homes and Assisted Living Facilities $9.18M