Finding 628596 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The organization did not deposit surplus cash into the residual receipts account within the required 90 days after year-end.
  • Impacted Requirements: This noncompliance relates to the HUD guidelines outlined in the REAC FRAG Guide, specifically Section 2.8.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should ensure timely calculations and deposits of surplus cash moving forward to avoid future deficiencies.

Finding Text

Finding Type: - Immaterial noncompliance with major program requirements - Significant deficiency in internal control over compliance Title and CFDA Number of Federal Program - HUD Insured Mortgage; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinance of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects; CFDA Number 14.155 Status Indicator - In Process Information on Universe and Population Size - N/A Sample Size Information - N/A Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number - N/A Criteria - The Organization is required to deposit surplus cash within 90 days after year end, as specified in the Real Estate Assessment Center?s Summary of Financial Reporting and Auditing Guidance for HUD Multifamily Program Participants and Independent Auditors (the "REAC FRAG Guide"), Section 2.8. Statement of Condition - The Organization failed to make the required deposit into its residual receipts account within 90 days. The deposit to the residual receipts was not made but will be made with the 2022 deposit of the calculation of surplus cash. This will be self correcting. Cause - The Organization failed to monitor the cash requirements of the residual receipts account, as specified by the REAC FRAG Guide. Effect or Potential Effect - The residual receipts account was underfunded in the current year by $1,965. Auditor Noncompliance Code - B - Failure to make required residual receipts deposits Reporting Views of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding. Recommendation - Surplus cash deposit amounts should be calculated and deposited into the residual receipts account within the specified time frame required by the REAC FRAG Guide. Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations - Management should calculate and deposit surplus cash within 90 days of year end, as required by the REAC FRAG Guide. Response Indicator - Agree Completion Date - August, 2022 Narrative - Management acknowledges noncompliance in the current fiscal year and has taken measures to improve internal controls over compliance. Management will ensure surplus cash is deposited into the residual receipts account within 90 days of year end.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 52154 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $4.17M
14.182 Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation $1.11M
14.182 Section 8 Covid-19 Supplemental Payment $9,750