Finding 621096 (2022-001)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2022-10-13
Audit: 39275
Organization: Houston Heights Towers (TX)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The required monthly deposit of $4,646 to the Reserve for Replacement Account was missed in July 2021 due to a misunderstanding after refinancing.
  • Impacted Requirements: The regulatory agreement mandates monthly deposits to the Reserve for Replacement Account.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should ensure the shortfall is addressed with an additional deposit when funds are available, aiming for completion by May 31, 2023.

Finding Text

Schedule reference number 2022-001 Title and AL Number of Federal Program: Home Improvement Partnership Grant (AL 14.239) Type of finding: Federal Award Resolution Status: In process. Population size: N/A Sample size: N/A Repeat finding: No. Criteria: The regulatory agreement stipulates that a monthly deposit be made to the Reserve for Replacement Account. Statement of Condition: The monthly deposit of $4,646 to the Reserve for Replacement account was not done for July 2021. Cause: Since the mortgage was refinanced in late June, management thought there was no need to make the July deposit. Effect or Potential Effect: The Reserve for Replacement account may have a shortfall of $4,646. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: N. Questioned costs: N/A. Reporting views of responsible officials: Management thought there was no need to make the deposit in July due to the refinancing. Contract Number: 114-44098. Context: The shortfall was noticed at the time of performing the audit. Recommendation: Management should make an additional deposit to make up the shortfall when funds become available. Auditors' summary of auditee's comment: They are in agreement. Proposed completion date: May 31, 2023. Response: Management agrees with the finding and will make an additional deposit to the Reserve for Replacement account when the funds become available.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $6.50M
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $3.50M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $311,824