Finding 614433 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
C
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-04-23

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Unauthorized payments of $21,455 were made for services related to an adjacent project due to clerical errors.
  • Impacted Requirements: Payments must only be made for services or materials actually rendered for the project, as per the Regulatory Agreement.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should enhance invoice payment procedures to ensure funds are drawn from the correct accounts and prevent future errors.

Finding Text

Finding Reference Number: 2022-01 Title and Federal Assistance Listing Number of Federal Program: Section 202 Capital Advance and Project Assistance Rental #14.157 Type of Finding: Federal Award Finding Finding Resolution Status: In Process Information on Universe Population Size: Not Applicable Sample Size Information: Not Applicable Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: Not Applicable Criteria: Neither the mortgagor nor its agents shall make any payments for services, supplies, or materials unless such services are actually rendered for the project or such supplies or materials are delivered to the project and are necessary for its operation. Statement of Condition: During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Project paid several expenses on behalf of an adjacent project. Cause: Clerical error of invoices being paid from the wrong cash account. Effect or Potential Effect: Amounts paid on behalf of another project is considered an unauthorized disbursement of Project assets per the Regulatory Agreement. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: Z - Other Questioned Costs: $21,455 Reportable Views of Responsible Officials: Management is in agreement with the finding, and will contact the necessary parties for reimbursement. Context: Not applicable Recommendation: Management should review procedures surrounding the payment of invoices to ensure funds are being drawn from the correct account. Auditors? Summary of the Auditee?s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations: Management will be more diligent about ensuring the accuracy of invoice payments in the future. Response Indicator: Agree Completion Date: 12/31/2023 Response: Management has spoken to the necessary personnel tasked with recording payments of invoices and reemphasized the importance of paying only invoices relevant to the Property.

Categories

Questioned Costs Cash Management HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 37991 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $286,727