Finding 611336 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-10-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Lack of a documented review process for monthly and quarterly reports submitted to the Department of Treasury for the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
  • Impacted Requirements: Reports may contain inaccurate information or miss required data, violating reporting criteria set by the Department of Treasury.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a formal review process before report submission to ensure accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements.

Finding Text

2022-001 U.S. Department of Treasury CFDA # 21.023, 2021 Award Year, Award Number: Not Provided COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA) Reporting Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Criteria: Monthly and quarterly reports are required by Department of Treasury for ERA. Condition: There was no documented control in place for review of reports prior to submission. Cause: Information for reports was provided by a different person who does not complete the submission, so a review process was not implemented over reporting. Effect: Inaccurate information could have been reported or lines with required information could have been missed. Questioned Costs: None. Context/Sampling: For ERA1, we tested 2 of the 4 quarterly reports and 3 of the 12 monthly reports required for fiscal year 2022. For ERA2, we tested 2 of the 4 quarterly reports and 3 of the 12 monthly reports required for fiscal year 2022. Repeat Finding from Prior Year(s): No Recommendation: We recommend a documented review process be implemented prior to report submission to ensure all lines are properly entered and agree to the applicable backup. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.

Categories

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 34894 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.182 Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation $28.12M
21.023 Emergency Rental Assistance Program $27.90M
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $4.24M
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $3.45M
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $2.74M
14.275 Housing Trust Fund $2.15M
21.026 Homeowner Assistance Fund $510,941
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $306,036
14.326 Project Rental Assistance Demonstration (pra Demo) Program of Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $117,653
14.169 Housing Counseling Assistance Program $60,501
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $5,519