Finding 620473 (2022-001)

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Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-02-09
Audit: 38453
Auditor: Cla

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project did not deposit the full required amount of surplus cash, leading to an underfunded deposit of $15,885.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with the Regulatory Agreement regarding surplus cash calculations and deposits was not met.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Project Management should calculate surplus cash annually and ensure full deposits are made within 90 days as mandated.

Finding Text

2022-001 Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal program: Section 221(d)(3) Insured Mortgage Federal Assistance Listing: 14.135 Award Period: 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria of specific requirement: Surplus cash must be calculated and deposited as defined in the Regulatory Agreement. Surplus cash deposit was underfunded. Condition: The Project did not deposit the full amount of its Surplus Cash position at June 30, 2021. Deposit was underfunded as calculated and required by regulatory agreement. Calculation was $71,914 and $56,029 was deposited. Questions costs: $15,885 Context: Reporting requirements were tested for instances of noncompliance. Cause: Oversight Effect: Residual receipts reserve balance was less than required by regulatory agreement. Recommendation: We recommend that Project Management compute surplus cash on an annual basis and make full deposit within 90 days as required by regulatory agreement.

Categories

Questioned Costs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Cash Management HUD Housing Programs Reporting Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $1.03M
14.135 Mortgage Insurance_rental and Cooperative Housing for Moderate Income Families and Elderly, Market Interest Rate $787,332