Finding 623140 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-07-11

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: VCHDFC failed to make required monthly deposits into the replacement reserve account as mandated by HUD.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates the federal program criteria under 24 CFR § 891.405(b) regarding replacement reserves.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: VCHDFC should implement stronger internal controls to ensure timely monthly funding of the replacement reserve account.

Finding Text

Information on the federal program ? 14.181 Supporting Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Criteria or specific requirement ? Special Tests and Provisions ? Replacement Reserves ? HUD requires monthly deposits into replacement reserve account per 24 CFR ? 891.405(b). Condition ? VCHDFC did not make the required monthly deposits on a monthly basis. Questioned costs ? None. Context ? Replacement reserve account was analyzed at year-end. Effect ? Replacement reserve account was not properly funded on a monthly basis. Cause ? VCHDFC did not have proper oversight regarding making appropriate monthly payments into replacement reserve account. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: A repeat finding see 2021-001. Recommendation ? We recommend that VCHDFC establish proper internal controls in order to properly fund the replacement reserve account on a monthly basis. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions ? Please see the attached corrective action plan as submitted by management. VCHDFC agrees with the finding.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 46698 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 46699 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 623141 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $2.42M