Finding 59325 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-11-07
Audit: 54728
Organization: Eastside Home Association (WA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The organization underfunded its replacement reserve by $8,676, violating HUD guidelines.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD's monthly replacement reserve deposit requirements is essential.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should implement procedures to ensure timely payments to the replacement reserve escrow.

Finding Text

53800-010 Finding Reference Number 2022-001 53800-011 Title and CFDA Number of Federal Program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, 14.155 53800-015 Type of Finding Federal Award Finding 53800-016 Finding Resolution Status In Process 53800-017 Information on Universe Population Size N/A 53800-018 Sample Size Information N/A 53800-019 Identification of Repeat Finding and Reference Number Yes, 2021-002 53800-020 Criteria The Organization must comply with HUD guidelines regarding monthly replacement reserve deposits. 53800-030 Statement of Condition The Organization's replacement reserve was underfunded by $8,676 as of March 31, 2022 S3800-032 Cause Mortgagee did not increase payments as required by HUD. Organization paid amount as stated on monthly mortgage statement. S3800-033 Effect or Potential Effect Organization was not in compliance with HUD guidelines for replacement reserve deposit requirements. S3800-035 Auditor Non-Compliance Code N - Reserve for Replacement S3800-040 Questioned Costs $8,676 S3800-045 Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding and will deposit the deficiency. S3800-037 FHA/Contract Number 12711240 S3800-038 Questioned Costs $8,676 S3800-080 Recommendation Management should have procedures in place to ensure that required monthly payments are remitted to the replacement reserve escrow. S3800-090 Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations Management is in the process of correcting the deficiency. S3800-130 Response Indicator Agree S3800-140 Completion Date 7/30/2022 S3800-150 Response Management agrees with the finding and is in the process of replenishing the funds. S3800-160 Contact Person First Name Thomas S3800-170 Contact Person Middle Initial E S3800-180 Contact Person Last Name Anderson

Corrective Action Plan

Management agrees with the finding and is in the process of replenishing the funds.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Questioned Costs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 635767 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $3.54M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $1.18M