Finding 599107 (2022-004)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-10-19
Audit: 18368
Organization: YWCA Apartments, Inc. (CA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Corporation failed to obtain HUD approval and submit required forms for the management agent YWCA GGSV.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with HUD Handbook 4381.5 REV-2, specifically paragraph 2.6, and the HUD regulatory agreement.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Obtain HUD approval for YWCA GGSV and submit Form HUD-9839a to ensure compliance.

Finding Text

Finding # 2022-004 Federal Grantor: Department of Housing and Urban Development AL # / Program : 14.155 - Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects Type of Finding: Federal Award Finding Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved Information on Universe Population Size: The universe population size is not applicable to the finding. Sample size information: The sample size information is not applicable to the finding. Criteria: HUD Handbook 4381.5 REV-2. paragraph 2.6 states that the management agent may assume management responsibility only after: a. The HUD Loan/Asset Management staff has issued a letter approving the agent proposed by the owner; and b. The Owner and agent have executed and submitted the appropriate Management Certification form (Form HUD-9839a). Statement of Condition: The Corporation entered into a Property Management Agreement with YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley (YWCA GGSV) on March 1, 2021. The Corporation did not obtain a letter of approval from HUD and did not execute or submit Form HUD-9839a. Cause: The Corporation did not comply with HUD Handbook 4381.5 REV-2. paragraph 2.6. Effect or Potential Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with the HUD regulatory agreement dated January 1, 2013 paragraph 21. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: J - Unauthorized Management Fees Questioned Costs: $161,786 Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with finding. Context: During testing of compliance requirements with the HUD regulatory agreement, we noted management had not complied with HUD Handbook 4381.5 REV-2. paragraph 2.6. Recommendations: We recommend that the Corporation obtain a letter from HUD approving the appointment of YWCA GGSV as management agent and that the Corporation execute a Form HUD-9839a. Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations: Management agrees with finding. Response Indicator: Agree Completion Date: 12/31/2022 Response: See Corrective Action Plan

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 22662 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 22663 2022-002
    -
  • 22664 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 22665 2022-004
    -
  • 22666 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 599104 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 599105 2022-002
    -
  • 599106 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 599108 2022-005
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $4.11M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $2.03M
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $3,470