Finding 6797 (2023-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2023-12-28

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization has significant misstatements in its financial records due to inadequate internal controls.
  • Impacted Requirements: Failure to maintain accurate and complete books as per HUD guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement policies for accurate record-keeping and ensure monthly financial statements are reviewed and signed off by a responsible official by December 31, 2023.

Finding Text

S3800-011: Program Information Federal Program: Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Section 202 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistance Listing #: 14.157 Pass-through Entity: None Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A Type of Compliance Finding: N – Special Tests and Provisions S3800-015: Type of Finding Financial Statement and Federal Awards 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 2022-001 S3800-020: Criteria The regulatory agreement requires that the Organization’s books and records are maintained in accordance with HUD guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles. S3800-030: Statement of Condition Several misstatements were identified by the auditor in the unaudited financial statements and accounts of the Organization. S3800-032: Cause The Organization lacks adequate internal controls to ensure that books and records are kept accurately and completely. S3800-033: Effect or Potential Effect The Organization was not in compliance with the regulatory agreement requirement to maintain accurate and complete books and accounts. S3800-035: Auditor Non-Compliance Code S – Internal Control Deficiencies S3800-040: Questioned Costs None S3800-045: Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with auditor’s finding. S3800-050: Context On the general ledger, accounts receivable, prepaid rents, and tenant security deposits did not tie to supporting documentation. The expenses were also not capitalized as per the capitalization policy. The Organization did not record the prior year audit adjusting entries as well due to which the unadjusted net assets did not roll forward correctly from the prior year. S3800-080: Recommendation The Auditor recommends the Organization follows their policies and procedures to ensure that accounting records are kept accurate and complete, and a responsible official should review and sign off on the monthly financial statements. S3800-090: Auditor’s Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations Concur S3800-130: Response Indicator Agree S3800-140: Completion Date or Proposed Completion Date December 31, 2023 S3800-150: Response See Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan

Responsible Party Name: Fred Gibbs Position: President, Management Agent Telephone Number: (913) 709-1811 Federal Agency U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202) Compliance Requirements N – Special Tests and Provisions Finding Type Financial Statement and Federal Awards Auditee’s Comments on Finding We agree with the auditors’ finding. Corrective Action We will follow our policies and procedures to ensure that our accounting records are kept accurate and complete, and a responsible official will review and sign off on the monthly financial statements. Anticipated Completion Date December 31, 2023

Categories

Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 6798 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 6799 2023-003
    Material Weakness
  • 583239 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 583240 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 583241 2023-003
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $4.10M
14.856 Lower Income Housing Assistance Program_section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation $297,516