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2022-002 Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal program title: Supportive Housing for the Elderly Section 202 CFDA Number: 14.157 Award Period: Year Ended June 30, 2022 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance ? Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: Unapproved replacement reserve withdrawal. Condition: The Corporation mistakenly withdrew an unapproved amount from the replacement reserve account in February 2022. Questioned costs: $7,796. Context: Upon receiving proper HUD withdrawal approval, the Corporation mistakenly duplicated the amount of the withdrawal. Upon discover of this mistake, these funds were deposited back into the replacement reserve account in February 2022. Cause: Due to circumstances related to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, this was an oversight by the Corporation. Effect: Formal HUD approval is required for all replacement reserve account withdrawals. Recommendation: The Corporation should ensure all replacement reserve amounts are properly reviewed and approved prior to withdrawal occurs. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Managements acknowledges this finding and is taking steps to correct. Management has counseled HUD building management on the need for appropriate process for handling of the replacement reserve account funds in the future.