Finding 627217 (2022-001)

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Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-11-14
Audit: 53283
Organization: Whispering Hope, Inc. (LA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Disbursements from restricted funds were made without HUD approval.
  • Impacted Requirements: Regulatory agreement mandates written consent from HUD for such disbursements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the restricted account is replenished for the unapproved withdrawals.

Finding Text

Finding Reference Number: 2022-001 Type of Finding: FA Finding Resolution Status: Resolved Information on Universe Population Size: The finding was not a result of a sampling procedure. Sample Size Information: The finding was not a result of a sampling procedure. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: This is not a repeat finding. Criteria: According to the regulatory agreement, disbursements from restricted funds may only be made after receiving written consent from HUD. Statement of Condition: HUD approval was not granted for disbursements from the restricted accounts. Cause: The Project needed funds due to the impact of Hurricanes Laura and Delta. Effect or Potential Effect: The restricted account was underfunded by the amount of the withdrawals. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: A Questioned Costs: $96,000 Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. Management repaid the funds on June 10, 2022. Context: HUD approval was not granted for disbursements from the restricted accounts. Recommendation: Management should replenish the restricted account for the unapproved withdrawals. Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations: Management agrees with the finding. Management repaid the funds on June 10, 2022. Response Indicator: Agree Completion Date: June 10, 2022 Response: Management agrees with the finding. Management repaid the funds on June 10, 2022.

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $4.30M
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $52,940