Finding 971431 (2023-001)

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Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-04-29
Audit: 304898
Organization: Epiphany Housing, Inc. (FL)
Auditor: Davis Group P A

AI Summary

  • Answer: The Organization failed to maintain sufficient funds in security deposit accounts to meet liabilities.
  • Trend: This issue indicates a pattern of using security deposit funds for operational expenses, which is against guidelines.
  • List: Immediate action is needed to replenish security deposit accounts and ensure compliance with HUD guidelines.

Finding Text

Criteria: The resident’s security deposits are to be maintained in separate, interest-bearing bank accounts with cash on hand amounts equal to or in excess of security deposits liabilities. Condition and context: The Organization did not have the necessary funds in the security deposit bank accounts to cover the security deposit liabilities. Effect: The Organization is not in compliance with the HUD guidelines for maintaining resident security deposits. Cause: The Organization funded operations at times throughout fiscal year 2023 using security deposit funds.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $2.05M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $598,376