Finding 60066 (2022-001)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-29
Audit: 55368
Organization: Stansbury Homes, INC (MD)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The security deposit account was underfunded by $23 due to management oversight.
  • Impacted Requirements: Security deposits must be kept in a separate, federally insured bank account as per regulatory agreements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should implement better controls to prevent future underfunding and ensure the account is fully funded.

Finding Text

Finding No. 2022-001 ? Security Deposit Funding Criteria The regulatory agreement requires that security deposits received from residential tenants are deposited separately in a federally insured financial institution bank account. Statement of Condition Security deposit balance maintained by the Entity in the bank account was below the amount of residential tenant deposits recorded by the Entity. Cause The cause of the missing payments was due to management oversight. Effect or Potential Effect The security deposit fund is underfunded by a total of $23. Auditor Non-Compliance Code M-Security Deposits Questioned Costs There were no known questioned costs. Perspective The finding represents an isolated instance of management oversight. Repeat finding No Recommendations Auditor recommends that the Entity fund the bank account immediately to fund the shortfall and create a better system of controls to ensure no future occurrences. Auditor notes the bank account has been funded to cure the shortfall prior to audit issuance. No further action required. View of responsible officials Auditee agrees that security deposit balance maintained by the Entity in the bank account was below the amount of residential tenant deposits recorded by the Entity for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. Auditee will make an additional deposit to fully fund the security deposit bank account and will establish a system to ensure the security deposit is paid

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities - Capital Advance Program $931,500
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities - Project Rental Assistance Contract $142,906