Finding 618906 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-28
Audit: 39155
Auditor: M Group LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Company distributed $61,764 more than its available surplus cash, violating HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Surplus cash calculations must be performed at mid-year and year-end as per the HUD regulatory agreement.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should ensure compliance with the regulatory agreement and has already repaid the excess amount; consider hiring a new property management company.

Finding Text

Finding #2022-002: Section 223(a)(7) HUD Insured Loan CFDA 14.135 (AAMHA KPTP, LLC HUD Project No. 115-35652). Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency. The Company had surplus cash available for distribution of $28,824 at December 31, 2021. The Company made distributions of $45,294. At June 30, 2022, the Company had no available surplus cash and made distributions of $45,294. The Company made distributions in excess of surplus cash totaling $61,764. See Section II for more information. Finding #2022-002: Section 223(a)(7) HUD Insured Loan CFDA 14.135 (AAMHA KPTP, LLC HUD Project No. 115-35652) Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency Condition: The Company had surplus cash available for distribution of $28,824 at December 31, 2021. The Company made distributions of $45,294. At June 30, 2022, the Company had no available surplus cash and made distributions of $45,294. The Company made distributions in excess of surplus cash totaling $61,764. Criteria: The HUD regulatory agreement requires Management to calculate surplus cash at mid-year and year-end to determine the amount of surplus cash available per the regulatory agreement. Questioned amount: $61,764 Effect: The Company is in violation of the terms of the HUD Regulatory Agreement governing surplus cash distributions. Cause: Timing of surplus cash calculation and owner distributions. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendation: 2022-002a: We recommend management review the Regulatory Agreement to ensure they are familiar with all the terms of the agreement. 2022-002b: At December 31, 2022, there was no available surplus cash. We recommend Alamo repay $61,764 to the Project?s operating account. Management?s View: Management is in agreement with the finding. Management has re-evaluated the current property management company due to the repeat finding and has plans to hire a new management company effective July 1, 2023. Auditor?s Comment: On March 28, 2023, Alamo repaid $61,764 to the Project. Finding 2022-002 Cleared.

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 42464 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 42465 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 42466 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 42467 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 42468 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 618907 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 618908 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 618909 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 618910 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.135 Mortgage Insurance_rental and Cooperative Housing for Moderate Income Families and Elderly, Market Interest Rate $6.90M
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $3.17M
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $816,795
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $800,650
21.000 Capital and Expendable Grants $325,044
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $147,042
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $18,942
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $13,118