Finding 977417 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-06-17

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization failed to submit audited financial statements to HUD on time, violating both HUD regulations and Uniform Guidance.
  • Impacted Requirements: Financial statements were due within 90 days of the fiscal year-end, and the audit reporting package was required within 30 days of the auditor's report or nine months after the audit period.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should establish internal controls to ensure timely filing of audited financial statements with HUD to avoid future non-compliance.

Finding Text

Criteria: Per the regulatory agreement, the Project is required to submit audited financial statements to HUD within 90 days of a Project’s fiscal year end. In addition, Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Subpart F 200.512, the audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine-months after the end of the audit period. Condition:The Organization did not meet its financial statement filing requirements under both HUD regulations and those under Uniform Guidance for the year ended. Cause: Additional time was required to obtain certain information to complete the financial statement audit. Effect: HUD does not have the financial information of the project available for review. HUD may request the holder of the note declare the note immediately due for non-compliance with the regulatory agreement. Recommendation: We recommend that management implement internal controls to ensure that the audited financial statements are filed with HUD in accordance with the regulatory agreement. Views of Responsible Officials: The Organization will follow the HUD filing requirements of the regulatory agreement going forward. The financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2023, will be submitted electronically to HUD no later than June 30, 2024. Condition Status: Completed Repeat Finding: No

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 400970 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 400971 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 400972 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 400973 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 400974 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 400975 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 400976 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 400977 2023-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 977412 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 977413 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 977414 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 977415 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 977416 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 977418 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 977419 2023-005
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.138 Mortgage Insurance_rental Housing for the Elderly $2.55M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $18,350