Finding 979328 (2023-001)

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Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-06-26

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project has a high vacancy rate of 47%, impacting its financial stability.
  • Impacted Requirements: The occupancy rate is insufficient to support ongoing operations and may lead to overuse of reserve funds.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Project should enhance efforts to attract tenants and reduce vacancies.

Finding Text

Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811), Assistance Listing Number 14.181 Criteria: The Project’s occupancy rate should be adequate to maintain Project operations. Statement of Condition: The Project’s vacancy expense was 47% of rental revenue for the year ended September 30, 2023. Cause: Of The Project’s ten units, three were vacant the entire year, and three others were vacant several months during the year. Effect: Decreased revenue may result in excessive future usage of replacement reserve funds. Decreased revenue may also negatively impact the Project’s ability to fund future Project operations. Recommendation: The Project should continue its efforts to obtain tenants and decrease vacancies. Views of Responsible Officials: We agree with the finding. The Project will continue its attempts to decrease vacancies.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $754,200
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $17,152