Finding 610732 (2022-001)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-05-24

AI Summary

  • Issue: Two tenants did not receive their security deposits within the required 30 days after moving out.
  • Trend: This oversight indicates a potential pattern of delays in processing security deposit refunds.
  • Follow-up: Management has taken steps to ensure compliance with the 30-day refund requirement moving forward.

Finding Text

Section 223(f) HUD Insured Mortgage - CFDA 14.155 (Special Tests and Provisions) Conditions and Criteria: Two tenants tested moved out on February 7, 2022 and July 30, 2022 and the security deposit refund was issued on March 15, 2022 and October 3, 2022, respectively. Effect: The tenants did not receive their security deposit within 30 days of move-out. Cause: This occurred due to an oversight by management at the property level. Auditor?s Recommendation: While the refund was given, we do however, recommend that security deposit refunds be returned within 30 days of move-out. Management?s Response: Management has implemented steps to ensure that future security deposit refunds are made within the 30 day requirement.

Categories

Special Tests & Provisions HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $1.62M
14.191 Multifamily Housing Service Coordinators $41,430
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $967