Finding 8969 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-01-18
Audit: 12268
Organization: Wood County Village Ii, Inc. (OH)
Auditor: Gbq Partners LLC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Security deposit records were not updated, leading to potential noncompliance with HUD requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD Handbook 4350.3 regarding the maintenance of security deposit records.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Strengthen internal controls over security deposits to ensure accurate and timely record maintenance.

Finding Text

Finding 2023-001 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811) – Assistance Listing 14.181; Grant period – Year ended June 30, 2023 Material Noncompliance with Program Requirements Significant Deficiency Over Compliance: Special Tests and Provisions Statement of Condition: Security deposit listing was not updated with the current tenants’ information, including tenants who had moved out, moved in, or changes in the security deposit requirements. Criteria: The HUD Handbook 4350.3 Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs requires the owner to utilize and refer to its security deposit records. Cause of Condition: The Project’s sponsor and management company experienced turnover in their accounting department which caused a shift in assigned duties and responsibilities. During that shift in assigned duties there was a lapse in assigned responsibility for the reconciliation of security deposits. Effect of Condition: This condition resulted in the improper maintenance of security deposit records of the Project, resulting in possible unidentified noncompliance with HUD regulatory provisions. Identification of Repeat Finding: None Recommendation: We recommend that the Project strengthen its internal control review function over security deposits to ensure the security deposit listing is properly maintained. Management’s Response: The Project’s sponsor is aware of the requirement to maintain security deposit records. In August 2023, the management company reconciled the account and has put in place measures to ensure that tenant security deposit account is maintained moving forward.

Corrective Action Plan

Wood County Village II, Inc. HUD Project No. 042-HD102 Audit Firm: GBQ Partners LLC Audit Period: 07/1/22-06/30/23 CAP Prepared by: Donna Jablonski, CEO A. Current Findings on the Schedule of Findings, Questioned Costs, and Recommendations. 1. Finding 2023-001 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811) – CFDA 14.181; Grant period – Year ended June 30, 2023 a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation. Statement of Condition: Security deposit listing was not updated with the current tenants’ information, including tenants who had moved out, moved in, or changes in the security deposit requirements. Criteria: The HUD Handbook 4350.3 Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs requires the owner to utilize and refer to its security deposit records. Cause: The Project’s sponsor and management company experienced turnover in their accounting department during the year which caused a shift in assigned duties and responsibilities. During that shift in assigned duties there was a lapse in assigned responsibility for the transfer of security deposits. Effect of Condition: This condition resulted in the improper maintenance of security deposit records of the Project, resulting In possible unidentified noncompliance with HUD regulatory provisions. Recommendation: We recommend that the Project’s sponsor strengthen its internal control review function over security deposits to ensure the security deposit listing is properly maintained. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding 1. The Project’s sponsor is aware of the requirement to maintain security deposit records. 2. In August 2023, the management company reconciled the account and has put in place measures to ensure that tenant security deposit account is maintained moving forward.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 585411 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $1.52M