Finding 969185 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-04-09
Audit: 303051
Organization: Ahepa 310-Iv, Inc. (AL)

AI Summary

  • 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 Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 392742 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 392743 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 969184 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $1.96M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $425,446