Finding 664485 (2022-001)

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Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-01

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Cooperative failed to fully fund the replacement reserve as required by HUD, resulting in an underfunding of $148.
  • Impacted Requirements: Monthly deposits into the replacement reserve must comply with the Regulatory Agreement with HUD.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the Cooperative deposits the additional $148 by September 2022 and confirm future deposit increases are implemented correctly.

Finding Text

S3800-010 Finding Reference Number ? 2022-001 S3800-011 Title and CFDA Number of Federal Program ? 14.126 HUD Insured Mortgage S3800-015 Type of Finding ? Federal Award S3800-016 Finding Resolution Status ? Unresolved S3800-017 Information on Universe Population Size ? N/A S3800-018 Sample Size Information ? N/A S3800-019 Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number ? N/A S3800-020 Criteria ? In accordance with the Regulatory Agreement between the Cooperative and HUD, the Cooperative is required to make monthly deposits, in an amount determined by HUD, into the replacement reserve. S3800-030 Statement of Condition ? The Cooperative did not fund the replacement reserve in the full amount required. S3800-032 Cause ? The mortgage company did not implement the required deposit increase effective October 1, 2020. S3800-033 Effect or Potential Effect ? The replacement reserve was underfunded in the amount of $148. S3800-035 Auditor Non-Compliance Code ? N S3800-040 Questioned Costs ? $148 S3800-045 Reporting Views of Responsible Officials ? The mortgage company made an error and did not implement one of the required deposit increases. The management company has worked with the mortgage company to confirm the current monthly amount reflects the most recent deposit increase effective October 2021. S3800-050 Context ? The replacement reserve is underfunded. S3800-080 Recommendation ? The Cooperative needs to deposit the additional $148 required for the year ended May 31, 2022. S3800-090 Auditor?s Summary of the Auditee?s Comments on the Finding and Recommendations ? Management is aware of the provisions of the Regulatory Agreement and is in discussions with the mortgage company to confirm all future deposit increases are implemented. S3800-130 Response Indicator ? Agree S3800-140 Completion Date ? September 2022 S3800-150 Response ? Management will deposit the additional $148 into the replacement reserve account.

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Reporting Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.126 Mortgage Insurance_cooperative Projects $1.16M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $96,888
14.103 Interest Reduction Payments_rental and Cooperative Housing for Lower Income Families $10,524