Finding 974861 (2023-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-05-23

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization has significant internal control deficiencies leading to inaccurate financial statements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles is not being met.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Implement policies for accurate record-keeping and ensure monthly financial statements are reviewed and signed off by a responsible official by June 30, 2024.

Finding Text

S3800-010: Finding Reference Number 2023-001 (Material Weakness) S3800-011: Program Information Federal Program: Mortgage Insurance for Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Rental Housing (Section 207/223(F)) Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistance Listing #: 14.155 Pass-through Entity: None Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A Type of Compliance Finding: N – Special Tests and Provisions S3800-015: Type of Finding Financial Statement and Federal Awards S3800-016: Finding Resolution Status Unresolved S3800-017: Information on Universe Population Size N/A S3800-018: Sample Size Information N/A S3800-019: Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number N/A S3800-020: Criteria The regulatory agreement requires that the Organization’s books and records are maintained in accordance with HUD guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles. S3800-030: Statement of Condition Several misstatements were identified by the auditor in the unaudited financial statements and accounts of the Organization. S3800-032: Cause The Organization lacks adequate internal controls to ensure that books and records are kept accurately and completely. S3800-033: Effect or Potential Effect The Organization was not in compliance with the regulatory agreement requirement to maintain accurate and complete books and accounts. S3800-035: Auditor Non-Compliance Code S – Internal Control Deficiencies S3800-040: Questioned Costs None S3800-045: Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. S3800-050: Context On the general ledger, various accounts such as rent, vacancies, and escrow accounts did not tie to supporting documentation. The Organization did not capitalize the fixed assets as per the capitalization policy. The cash balance in general ledger did not tie the bank reconciliation statement. S3800-080: Recommendation The Auditor recommends the Organization follows their policies and procedures to ensure that accounting records are kept accurate and complete, and a responsible official should review and sign off on the monthly financial statements. S3800-090: Auditor’s Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations Auditee agreed with our recommendation. S3800-130: Response Indicator Agree S3800-140: Completion Date or Proposed Completion Date June 30, 2024 S3800-150: Response See Corrective Action Plan

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 398419 2023-001
    Material Weakness
  • 398420 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 398421 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 398422 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 974862 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 974863 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 974864 2023-004
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $2.74M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $334,591