Core Issue: The organization withdrew $5,250 from the replacement reserve account without HUD approval, violating the regulatory agreement.
Impacted Requirements: HUD approval is mandatory for any withdrawals from the replacement reserve, which was not obtained in this case.
Recommended Follow-Up: Management should enhance internal controls to ensure HUD approval is secured before any future withdrawals from the replacement reserve account.
Finding Text
S3800-010 Finding reference number 2023-001
S3800-011 Title and AL number of federal program Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing
#14.155
S3800-015 Type of finding Federal Award Finding and Internal Control over Compliance
S3800-016 Finding resolution status Complete
S3800-017 Information on universe population size not applicable
S3800-018 Sample size information not applicable
S3800-019 Identification of repeat finding and finding
reference number
not applicable
S3800-020 Criteria The Regulatory Agreement between HUD and the owner stipulates
that HUD approval is required for replacement reserve withdrawals.
S3800-030 Statement of condition The Organization made a withdrawal of $5,250 that was not
approved by HUD from the replacement reserve account.
S3800-032 Cause Management did not request HUD approval.
S3800-033 Effect or potential effect Cash may be unavailable to meet reasonable and necessary capital
obligations of the project.
S3800-035 Auditor non-compliance code A - Unauthorized withdrawals from replacement reserve account
S3800-037 FHA/Contract number 062-11142
S3800-040 Questioned costs $0
S3800-045 Reporting views of responsible officials Management agrees.
S3800-080 Recommendation Management should monitor internal controls over compliance and
receive HUD approval before distributions from the replacement
reserve account are authorized.
S3800-090 Auditors' summary of the auditee's
comments on the findings and
recommendations
Management concurs.
S3800-130 Response indicator Agree
S3800-140 Anticipated Completion Date March 31, 2024
S3800-150 Response Management will either get HUD approval or refund the distributions
made.
Categories
HUD Housing ProgramsProcurement, Suspension & DebarmentReportingInternal Control / Segregation of Duties