Finding 846 (2023-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2023-10-27
Audit: 1614

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Authority did not follow federal regulations by drawing from the Operations budget after reporting obligations.
  • Impacted Requirements: This noncompliance violates CFR § 905.314 (l), which mandates the correct order for drawdowns.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Staff should improve their understanding of Capital Fund Program requirements to prevent future issues.

Finding Text

Noncompliance with Special Tests and Provisions (Public Housing Capital Fund CFDA 14.872) Criteria: Federal Code of Regulations, CFR § 905.314 (l) requires the Authority to first drawdown Budget Line item 1406 Operations before amounts are obligated. Condition: During the year, the Authority had one Operations draw from CFP 2022 in the amount of $132,147. The Operations draw was made after amounts were reported as obligated in ELOCCS. Questioned Costs: None. Effect: The Authority did not properly follow the requirements of CFR § 905.314 (l). Cause: The Authority did not have an adequate understanding of the Capital Fund Program requirements as related to Operations Budget Line Item 1406 draws. Recommendation: The Authority’s staff should familiarize themselves with Capital Fund Program reporting requirements. Management Response: Management will ensure that future 1406 Operations draws will be made before amounts are reported as obligated.

Corrective Action Plan

Noncompliance with Special Tests and Provisions – Obligations of 1406 Budget Line Item Draws (Public Housing Capital Fund CFDA 14.872) We will ensure all future CFP 1406 Operations Draws are made before amounts are reported as Obligated in ELOCCS. Date of completion: October 18, 2023

Categories

Special Tests & Provisions Cash Management HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 847 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 577288 2023-001
    Material Weakness
  • 577289 2023-002
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $1.46M
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $266,773
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $172,866