Finding 942936 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2024-02-07
Audit: 16123
Organization: Habcore, Inc. (NJ)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization failed to make required quarterly deposits of $150 into repair and replacement escrow accounts.
  • Impacted Requirements: NJ HMFA mandates these deposits, resulting in an underfunding of $600 as of December 31, 2022.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review financial activity monthly and implement controls to ensure timely deposits; management will check with NJ HMFA about the necessity of these deposits.

Finding Text

Criteria: The Organization is required to make quarterly deposits of $150 required by NJ HMFA into repair and replacement escrow accounts. Condition: The Organization did not make quarterly deposits of $150 required by NJ HMFA into repair and replacement escrow accounts. Cause: There was lack of oversight over the financial activity of the Capstan properties during the year ended December 31, 2022. Effect: The repair and replacement escrow accounts are underfunded by $600 as of December 31, 2022. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization review the financial activity for the Capstan properties on a monthly basis. We also recommend that they implement controls to ensure that the quarterly deposits are made on a timely basis. Management’s Response: HABcore will follow-up with NJ HMFA to determine if the $150 quarterly deposits are still necessary, and if so, will catch up and comply.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 366494 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 366495 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 942937 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $2.27M
14.275 Housing Trust Fund $674,240
21.023 Emergency Rental Assistance Program $505,130
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $500,000
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $176,374