Finding 610177 (2022-001)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-04-18
Audit: 33347
Organization: Fulton Gardens II Corporation (TX)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: $6,000 was withdrawn from the reserve for replacement without HUD's authorization.
  • Impacted Requirements: Funds must not be accessed without prior approval from HUD.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should replenish the reserve account and ensure future withdrawals have HUD authorization.

Finding Text

Findings reference number: 2022-001 Title and AL Number of Federal Program: Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Section 202 Capital Advance (AL 14.157) Type of finding: Federal Award (Compliance) Resolution Status: In process Population size: N/A Sample size: N/A Repeat finding: No Criteria: Funds should not be withdrawn from the reserve for replacement without HUD's authorization. Condition: Review of the reserve for replacement account showed that $6,000 was withdrawn without HUD's approval. Cause: The Project had a shortfall of operational cash and used some funds from the reserve for replacement account to pay for operating expenses. Effect: The Project will have to redeposit such funds to the reserve for replacement or obtain authorization for the withdrawal. Noncompliance code: A. Unauthorized withdrawal Questioned costs: N/A. Reporting views of officials: Auditee agrees with the finding. Contract Number: 114-EE150 Context: The funds were withdrawn because of a shortfall of operating cash. Recommendation: Management should transfer enough funds to the reserve for replacement account to cover the withdrawal. Auditee's comments: Auditee agrees with the finding and will replenish the money to the reserve for replacement account as soon as possible. Auditors' summary of auditee's comments: They are in agreement. Completion date: 12/31/2023 Response: Management will transfer money from the operations to reserve for replacement account to cover the withdrawal, as soon as the funds become available.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $147,416