Finding 956966 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-03-15

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Management failed to establish a residual receipt account and did not deposit surplus funds of $31,588 within the required 60 days.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD regulations regarding surplus fund management was not met, leading to a significant deficiency in internal controls.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Management should promptly establish the residual receipt account and ensure the deposit is made to comply with HUD requirements.

Finding Text

Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Listing Number: 14.181 Award Period: 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: Department of Housing and Urban Development requires any surplus funds in the project funds account at the end of the fiscal year to be deposited in a federally insured account within 60 days following the end of the fiscal year. Condition: As of June 30, 2023, Margaret B. Mack Supportive Housing Corporation has a surplus cash of $31,588. A residual receipt account was not established and the required deposit was not made within 60 days following the end of the fiscal year. Questioned costs: None Context: We reviewed the surplus cash calculation noting that Margaret B. Mack Supportive Housing Corporation has a surplus cash of $31,588 at the end of the fiscal year. A residual receipt account should have been established and the surplus cash should have been deposited within 60 days following the end of the fiscal year. Cause: This was an oversight by management. Effect: A residual receipt account was not properly established and the required deposit was not made as required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendation: We recommend that management establish the residual receipt account and make the required deposit as soon as possible. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 380524 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 380525 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 956967 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $143,180