Finding 967308 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
C
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-04-01
Audit: 301563
Organization: Wildberry Apartments, INC (RI)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The tenant security deposit account was underfunded as of June 30, 2023, violating HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Security deposits must be kept in a separate account, distinct from operational funds.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement internal controls for timely transfers of deposits and conduct monthly inspections of the deposit listings.

Finding Text

Finding 2023-001: Supportive Elderly Housing Section 202 Condition: The tenant security deposit account was underfunded as of June 30, 2023. Criteria: Security deposits for each tenant are required to maintained in a separate bank account, apart from those maintained for operations and development. Effect: The Partnership are no longer in compliance with the rules and regulations regarding tenant security deposits as required by HUD. Cause: The Partnership does not have internal controls in place to ensure that tenant security deposits are transferred on a timely basis from the operating bank account. The Partnership experienced high turnover during the year.Recommendation: The Partnership should design and implement internal controls to ensure that all security deposits are transferred in the required time period. Management should also conduct a monthly inspection of the security deposit listing. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management is in agreement with the auditors’ findings. Management has hired additional personnel to review all matters related to tenant compliance.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 390866 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $196,036