Finding 605156 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-26
Audit: 29534
Organization: Terra Quest, Inc. (OH)
Auditor: Kevin L Penn INC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Payroll expenses for the Resident Manager and Maintenance staff were based on estimates without proper documentation, leading to potential questioned costs of $12,842.56.
  • Impacted Requirements: Costs must be adequately documented to comply with HUD guidelines, which was not met due to lack of timesheets or time studies.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Terra Quest, Inc. should implement timesheets or conduct a time study to accurately report payroll expenses and reduce the risk of questioned costs.

Finding Text

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 14.181 ? Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Section 811 Capital Advance 2022-002 Payroll Expense Condition: Payroll expense for the Resident Manager and Maintenance, was based on estimated percentage. There was no timesheets or time study prepared, during the 2022 calendar year. Criteria: The allowability of costs requires that the expense must be adequately documented. Effect: Payroll expense for the Resident Manager and Maintenance, was not adequately documented, during the 2022 calendar year, resulting in potential questioned cost of $12,842.56. Cause: Payroll expense was based on an estimate of labor performed between the two Projects, who employed the Resident Manager and the Maintenance staff. Context: Payroll expense during the calendar year for the Resident Manager and the Maintenance staff. Population Size Number: 3 employees for 24 pay periods. Dollar Amount: $ 12,842.56. Sample Number: 3 employees for 3 pay periods. Dollar Amount: $ 1,628.53. Items Not in Compliance Number: 3 employees for 24 pay periods. Dollar Amount: $ 1,628.53. Questioned Costs There is potential questioned cost of $12,842.56. Recommendation: In order to be in compliance with guidelines established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, I recommend that Terra Quest, Inc., prepare timesheets or perform a time study, in order to properly report payroll expense for the Resident Manager and the Maintenance staff. By performing these procedures, the risk of incurring questioned costs will be significantly reduced. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Moving to new system.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 28713 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 28714 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 28715 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 605155 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 605157 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $2.13M