Finding 611231 (2022-001)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-01-10
Audit: 23840
Organization: La Maison Acadienne, Inc. (FL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project failed to adequately fund escrow accounts, resulting in a shortfall of $7,861.
  • Impacted Requirements: This finding relates to the requirement to pay all taxes and charges as per the regulatory agreement.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure timely and sufficient deposits to escrow accounts to meet future obligations; the Project has agreed to this recommendation.

Finding Text

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.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Section 207/223 (f) Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $2.71M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $545,232