Finding 618607 (2022-009)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-14
Audit: 39062
Organization: Statewide Bay Landing, Inc. (RI)
Auditor: D'ambra CPA

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Tenant security deposit refunds were issued late, violating HUD and state regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Refunds must be processed within 30 days of tenant move-out.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Current management should ensure timely processing of all tenant security deposit refunds.

Finding Text

Federal program - Section 202: Criteria: HUD and state regulations specify that tenant security deposit refunds be issued within 30 days of move out; Condition: in testing tenant security refunds, I noted a late refund (1 of 2 tested) processed by the prior management agent; Cause: oversight by the prior management; Effect: tenant security deposit paid late; Recommendation: Management should make effort to refund tenant security deposits timely. Response: The current management agent will make every effort to refund tenant security deposits timely.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $1.30M