Finding 61295 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-29
Audit: 49342
Auditor: Bbd LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization failed to deposit the full required amount into the replacement reserve account, contributing to a significant deficiency in internal controls.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Regulatory Agreement mandates a minimum monthly deposit of $892, but only $6,244 was deposited for the year, falling short of the $10,704 requirement.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures to ensure timely monthly deposits to the reserve for replacements to comply with the Regulatory Agreement.

Finding Text

FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS?MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAM AUDIT 2022-02 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program: CFDA #14.157 ? Supportive Housing for the Elderly Type of Finding: Noncompliance\significant deficiency in internal control over compliance Criteria The Organization, in accordance with the Regulatory Agreement, is required to maintain a reserve for replacements. The required minimum monthly deposit into this account is $892. Condition For the year ended December 31, 2022, a total of $10,704 was to be deposited into the replacement reserve account for 2022 required deposits. However, only $6,244 was deposited, representing seven monthly payments. Questioned Costs None Cause Due to turnover in the accounting department staff, the required monthly deposits were not made in a timely fashion. Effect The Organization did not make the deposits into the replacement reserve account as required by the Regulatory Agreement. Recommendation The Organization should have procedures in place to ensure all required monthly deposits are made to the reserve for replacements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action See accompanying Corrective Action Plan.

Categories

Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 61294 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 637736 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 637737 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $91,435