Finding 946405 (2023-002)

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Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-02-21

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Security deposits for 2 tenants were not placed in the required separate bank account.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates HUD regulations for handling tenant security deposits.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Transfer the funds from the operating account to the security deposit account promptly.

Finding Text

Criteria Audits of financial statements of HUD projects are required to deposit security deposit funds received from tenants in a separate bank account, apart from all other funds of the Project. Condition The security deposits received for 2 tenants were not deposited or transferred to the security deposit bank account. Cause The security deposits were deposited into the operating account and the funds were not transferred to the security deposit account. Questioned Costs None noted. Effect The non-profit Organization is noncompliant with the requirements of HUD. Recommendation The non-profit Organization should transfer the funds from the operating account to the security deposit account. Views of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action Management agrees with the finding.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $471,000