Finding 598155 (2022-001)

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Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-12-26

AI Summary

  • Issue: Disbursements from restricted funds were made without HUD approval, violating regulatory agreements.
  • Impact: The restricted account is underfunded by $126,288 due to unauthorized withdrawals.
  • Next Steps: Management must submit required forms to HUD for approval to resolve the issue.

Finding Text

Finding Reference Number: 2022-001 Type of Finding: FA Finding Resolution Status: In Process Information on Universe Population Size: The finding was not a result of a sampling procedure. Sample Size Information: The finding was not a result of a sampling procedure. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: This is not a repeat finding. Criteria: According to the regulatory agreement, disbursements from restricted funds may only be made after receiving written consent from HUD. Statement of Condition: HUD approval was not granted for disbursements from the Debt Service Savings account. Cause: HUD approval was not requested. Effect or Potential Effect: The restricted account is underfunded by the amount of the withdrawal. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: C Questioned Costs: $126,288 Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. Management will submit the forms for HUD?s approval. Context: HUD approval was not granted for disbursements from the restricted accounts. Recommendation: Management should submit the required forms to the HUD project manager for approval. Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations: Management agrees with the finding. Management will submit the forms for HUD?s approval. Response Indicator: Agree Completion Date: August 18, 2022 Response: Management agrees with the finding. Management will submit the forms for HUD?s approval.

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $5.09M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $903,632
14.191 Multifamily Housing Service Coordinators $58,557