Finding 636321 (2022-001)

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Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-07-04

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project had a shortfall of $1,414 in the security deposit trust account as of December 31, 2022.
  • Impacted Requirements: The HUD regulatory agreement mandates that security deposits must be maintained in a separate trust account equal to or exceeding the liability.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure all tenant security deposits are deposited directly into the trust account to prevent future violations; the recent deposit has resolved the shortfall.

Finding Text

Finding #2022-001: Section 202 Capital Advance, CFDA 14.157 Condition: The Project?s liability for security deposits exceeded the security cash account by $1,414 at December 31, 2022. Criteria: The HUD regulatory agreement requires the Company maintain the security deposit in a trust account separate from other funds in an amount which at all times equals or exceeds the outstanding security deposit obligation. Effect: The Company is in violation of the terms of the HUD Regulatory Agreement governing security deposits. Questioned Cost: $1,414 Cause: Oversight. Recommendation: We recommend the Project deposit all tenant security deposits directly into the trust account for security deposits in an amount sufficient to cover the security deposit liability. Auditor?s Comment: The Company deposited $1,414 on March 27, 2023 into the security deposit trust account. Security deposit shortfall is corrected. Finding 2022-001 cleared.

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $54,212