Finding 959765 (2023-001)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-03-21

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Corporation withdrew $12,275 from the replacement reserve account without prior HUD authorization.
  • Impacted Requirements: All withdrawals from the replacement reserve must have HUD approval as per the regulatory agreement.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure future withdrawals are approved by HUD and maintain improved internal controls to prevent similar issues.

Finding Text

Finding Type Immaterial noncompliance with major program requirements Title and Assistance Listing Number of Federal Program 14.157 Finding Resolution Status Resolved Information on Universe and Population Size All withdrawals from the replacement reserve account totaling $271,810 Sample Size Information n/a all withdrawals were selected for testing Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number n/a not a repeat finding Criteria The Corporation should have HUD authorization for all withdrawals from the replacement reserve account as required by the regulatory agreement. Statement of Condition Withdrawals totaling $12,275 were made from the replacement reserve without HUD authorization. Cause The Corporation withdrew $12,275 from the replacement reserve account without obtaining prior approval from HUD. Effect or Potential Effect The unauthorized withdrawals caused the replacement reserve account to be underfunded at year end by $12,275. Auditor Noncompliance Code A Unauthorized withdrawals from replacement reserve account Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management is in agreement with the finding as written Context The Corporation withdrew $12,275 from the replacement reserve account without obtaining prior approval from HUD. Recommendation The Corporation needs to make a deposit to correct underfunding of replacement reserve account in the amount $12,275. Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations Management should obtain approval from HUD prior to withdrawing funds from the replacement reserve. Response Indicator None Completion Date August 4, 2023 Response Management acknowledges noncompliance in the current fiscal year and has taken measures to improve internal controls over compliance. Management deposited the underfunded amount of $12,275 to the replacement reserve account on August 4, 2023.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $231