Finding 624517 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-24
Audit: 52790
Organization: Bethel Towers (LA)
Auditor: Wharton CPA LLC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Funds totaling $21,073 were not returned to the replacement reserve account as required by HUD after being approved for operations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with HUD 9250 instructions due to failure to return funds, despite contract and budget approval.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Ensure management adheres to all HUD instructions, rules, and regulations moving forward.

Finding Text

2022-2 HUD 9250 Instructions not followed Condition: Reserve for replacement funds were not returned to the account as required by HUD. Criteria: $21,073 was approved to be utilized by HUD from the replacement reserve account for operations. HUD also required that the $21,073 be returned to the replacement reserve account, following approval of the 2022 contract and budget. The funds were not returned to the replacement reserve account as of 12/31/2022, although both the budget and contract had been approved, April 12, 2022. Cause: The cause is undeterminable. Effect: The Project did not comply with HUD 9250 instructions. Recommendation: I recommend management comply with all HUD instructions, rules, and regulations.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 48075 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 48076 2022-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 624518 2022-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $3.28M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $234,611