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SECTION III ? FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS ? MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT FINDING No. 2022-001: Section 207/223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, CFDA 14.155 Finding Resolution Status: Resolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Escrow accounts. Sample Size Information: Escrow accounts. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: As required by the regulatory agreement, the Project is required to pay, when due, all taxes, assessments and other charges. Statement of Condition: The Project is deficient in funding escrow deposits in the amount of $7,861, as required by HUD. Cause: The Project did not properly fund the escrow accounts based on current period insurance premiums and tax rates. Effect or Potential Effect: The escrow deposits are not sufficient to meet future obligations. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: Z - Other Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and auditor?s recommendations will be adopted. Recommendation: The Project should make sufficient deposits to the escrow accounts in a timely manner. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 12/20/2022 Response: The shortfall was due to premium increases and a change in accounting staff. The required additional monthly deposit was deposited in December.