Finding 598279 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-04-04
Audit: 21573
Organization: Simeanna Iii, Inc. (WI)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Simeanna III, Inc. lacks adequate internal controls for updating replacement reserve deposits as required by the HUD regulatory agreement.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 is necessary to meet federal award regulations.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should create procedures to ensure timely updates of replacement reserve deposits to maintain compliance.

Finding Text

2022-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Section 207/223(f) HUD Insured Mortgage Assistance Listing Number: 14.155 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 075-EH008-WAH-L8 - 2022 Pass-Through Agency: N/A Pass-Through Number(s): N/A Award Period: 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards requires compliance with the provisions of regulatory agreement. Simeanna III, Inc. should have internal controls designed to ensure compliance with those provisions. Condition: During our testing, we noted that Simeanna III, Inc. did not have adequate internal controls designed to ensure replacement reserve deposits were updated based on the provisions of the regulatory agreement. Questioned Costs: None Context: During our testing, it was noted that Simeanna III, Inc. did not update the October through December 2022 replacement reserve deposits as prescribed in the regulatory agreement. Cause: Simeanna III, Inc. was unaware the bank did not update the October through December 2022 replacement reserve deposits. Effect: Noncompliance with the HUD regulatory agreement. Recommendation: We recommend that management develop procedures to ensure replacement reserve deposits are updated timely to ensure compliance with the HUD regulatory agreement. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 21837 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Section 223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $800,003
14.195 U.s Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $200,713