Finding 7818 (2023-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-01-08

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The project lacks a HUD-approved management agent certification as of June 30, 2023.
  • Impacted Requirements: HUD mandates that management agent certifications must be submitted and approved.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Submit HUD Form 9839 to obtain the necessary approval for the management agent.

Finding Text

Finding 2023-001 Lack of Approval of Management Agent Assistance Listing Number 14.155 - Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Projects Statement of Condition The project has not obtained a HUD-approved management agent certification (HUD Form 9839) as of June 30, 2023. Criteria HUD management agent certifications are required to be submitted to and approved by HUD. Cause The procedures in place to ensure that HUD approval is obtained, when necessary, were not followed. Effect or Potential Effect The management agent has not been approved by HUD to provide services to the Organization. Questioned Costs $110,492. Identification as a Repeat Finding No. Recommendation The Organization should submit HUD Form 9839 in order to obtain approval of the management agent. Auditor Noncompliance Code Z - Other Finding Resolution Status In Process. View of responsible officials: Management is in the process of submitting HUD Form 9839 for approval.

Corrective Action Plan

The HUD Form 9839 has been prepared and sent for signature of the Project Owner. Once it is received back it will be signed by the Management Agent and forwarded to our HUD Asset Manager.

Categories

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 584260 2023-001
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $5.92M
14.155 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $1.57M