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Finding Type Immaterial noncompliance with major program requirements Title and CFDA Number of Federal Program 14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 207/223(f)) Finding Resolution Status Resolved Information on Universe and Population Size The corporation had 5 move outs during the fiscal year. Sample Size Information A sample size of 3 move outs were tested for the year ended July 31, 2022. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number N/A not a repeat finding. Criteria HUD requires the Corporation to refund the security deposit to tenants within 30 days of the move out. Statement of Condition The Corporation failed to refund the security deposit to 3 tenants within 30 days of their move out date. Cause The Corporation failed to monitor the deposit refund requirements for the security deposits as specified by the regulatory agreement. Effect or Potential Effect The tenants did not receive their security deposit refund until 109 days, 41 days, and 46 days after their respective move out date. Auditor Noncompliance Code M Security Deposits Recommendation All security deposit refunds should be made within 30 days of the tenant move out. Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations Management acknowledged the errors that occurred during the year ended July 31, 2022 and has taken measures to change their process of issuing refunds to reduce the likelihood of late refunds. Response Indicator Agree Completion Date August 9, 2022 Response The security deposit has been refunded and management is currently reviewing internal controls over security deposit refunds to ensure all deposits are refunded timely.