Finding 599060 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-12-19

AI Summary

  • Issue: Two tenants did not receive their security deposit refunds within the required 30 days after moving out.
  • Requirement: HUD mandates timely refunds and itemized statements for any deductions.
  • Next Steps: Address management oversight to ensure compliance with HUD regulations moving forward.

Finding Text

Type of Finding: Other Matters, Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: HUD requires security deposits refunds to be disbursed to the former tenant and in the appropriate amount within 30 days of move-out. If no refund is given, the tenant should receive and itemized listing of any unpaid rent, damages to the unit, and any estimated cost for repair. Condition: We noted a refund was not provided to a tenant within 30 days after the tenant's move-out date.. Questioned Costs: None Context: We noted two refunds were not provided to a tenant within 30 days after the tenant's move-out date. Cause: Management oversight. Effect: The corporation is not in compliance with HUD requirements. Repeat Finding: No.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 22617 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 22618 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 599059 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $1.11M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $164,276