Finding 605157 (2022-003)

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: Administration expenses were incorrectly charged as frontline costs instead of being processed through the management fee.
  • Impacted Requirements: Misinterpretation of what constitutes frontline costs led to potential questioned costs of $6,609.43.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Record administration expenses as part of the management fee to ensure compliance 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 2022-003 Allocation of Administration Expenses Condition: Administration expenses, relating to the Lead Maintenance Technician; Inspector and Director of Senior Housing were allocated to the Project, as frontline expenses, recorded to Office Salaries; Payroll Taxes; 401K Contributions and Group Insurance, during the 2022 calendar year. Criteria: Front-line costs activities include the following: 1) taking applications; 2) screening, certifying and recertifying residents; 3) maintaining the project; and 4) accounting for project income and expenses. Effect: Administration expenses allocated from the Corporate office should be processed through the management fee, resulting in potential questioned cost of $6,609.43. Cause: Misinterpretation by management with regards to Front-line costs and expenses charged to the management fee. Context: Administration expense allocated to the Project, during the 2022 calendar year. Population Size Number: 24 allocations of administration expenses Dollar Amount: $ 6,609.43. charged to the Project. Sample Number: 2 allocation periods. Dollar Amount: $ 449.75. Items Not in Compliance Number: 2 allocation periods. Dollar Amount: $ 449.75. Questioned Costs There is potential questioned cost of $6,609.43. Recommendation: In order to be in compliance with guidelines established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, I recommend that Terra Quest, Inc., record Administration expense as part of the management fee for the Project. By performing these procedures, the risk of incurring questioned costs will be significantly reduced. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Allocations have stopped.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

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
  • 605156 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

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