Finding 614153 (2022-001)

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Requirement
C
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2022-10-10

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Corporation did not deposit surplus funds into the residual receipts account within the required 60 days after year-end.
  • Impacted Requirements: Funds must be deposited in a federally insured account within 60 days of the fiscal year-end, as per HUD guidelines.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement effective management oversight to ensure surplus cash is computed and deposited on time each year.

Finding Text

Finding No. 2022-001 - Residual Receipts Account 31 CONDITION: The Corporation failed to make the required deposit to the residual receipts account with 60 days following year end. CRITERIA: Any project funds in the project funds account (including earned interest) at the end of the fiscal year shall be deposited in a federally insurance account within 60 days following year end. QUESTIONED COSTS: The amount of questioned costs could not be determined. CONTEXT: The cash surplus computed for the year ended June 30, 2021 was not deposited until January 28, 2022, outside of the 60-day window. CAUSE: The overall cause was a lack of effective management oversight and quality control over this program. RECOMMENDATION: The Corporation should compute the surplus cash within 60 days of year end, and if there is a surplus, deposit that amount into the residual receipts reserve in accordance with HUD guidelines.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Cash Management

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $1.35M
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $387,905