Finding 627503 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-02-06

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Corporation did not deposit surplus cash into the residual receipts account as required, leading to noncompliance with HUD guidelines.
  • Impacted Requirements: The failure to follow the FRAG Guide's timeline for depositing surplus cash resulted in a significant deficiency in internal controls.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the $5,675 surplus cash is deposited by June 30, 2023, and improve understanding of compliance requirements to prevent future issues.

Finding Text

Finding Type: ?Immaterial noncompliance with major program requirements ?Significant deficiency in internal control over compliance Title and Assistance Listing Number of Federal Program - 14.157 - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Supportive Housing for the Elderly Finding Resolution Status - In progress Information on Universe and Population Size - Population includes prior year surplus cash to be deposited into the residual receipts account. Sample Size Information - N/A Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number - N/A Criteria - The Corporation should deposit surplus cash within the time frame specified in the FRAG Guide. Statement of Condition - The Corporation used surplus cash calculated at June 30r 2021 to make a payment on a residual receipts note without prior approval from HUD. Cause - The Corporation failed to understand the terms of its residual receipts note, as the note requires surplus cash be deposited into the residual receipts account and approval from HUD is required to make payments on the note from residual receipts. Effect or Potential Effect - The residual receipts account was not funded in accordance with the FRAG Guide. Auditor Noncompliance Code - B - Failure to make required residual receipt deposits Reporting Views of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding as reported. Context - During testing of the residual receipts account, it was noted that the property did not make the prior year surplus cash deposit, as required by HUD. Recommendation - Surplus cash deposit amounts be deposited within the specified time frame required by the FRAG Guide. Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations - Management should deposit surplus cash within the time frame required by the FRAG Guide Response Indicator - Agree Completion Date - June 30, 2023 Response - Management acknowledges noncompliance in the current fiscal year and has taken measures to improve internal controls over compliance. Management plans to deposit the surplus cash amount of $5,675 into residual receipts during the year ending June 30, 2023.

Categories

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

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 51061 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $53,684