Finding 628407 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-25

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Housing Authority (HA) is obligating capital funds for operations before actually drawing them down, which is against regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: This practice violates 24 CFR section 905.314(1), which requires the obligation date to match the voucher request date.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The HA should obligate capital funds on the same day they submit the voucher request to ensure compliance moving forward.

Finding Text

2022-001 - Capital Funds for Operating Costs Program: Public Housing Capital Fund Requirement: Capital Funds transferred to operations (BLI 1406) are not considered obligated until the HA has budgeted and drawn down the funds. Condition: The HA was obligating the amount for operations prior to doing the draw for operations. Questioned Costs: N/A Cause: The full amount of capital funds transferred to operations was obligated at the beginning of the year. Effect: The LOCCS obligated date is not the same as the voucher request date which is required per 24 CFR section 905.314(1). Prior Year Finding: N/A Information: Sampling was not applicable to this finding and systematic problem. Recommendation: We recommend the HA obligate the capital funds transferred to operations the same day they submit the voucher request in LOCCS. Management?s Response: Going forward the HA will follow the HUD compliance supplement and obligate funds separately as they make draws for operations throughout the year.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 51965 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $495,072
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $402,138
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $372,849