Finding 979604 (2023-005)

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Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-06-27
Audit: 310302
Auditor: Aprio LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Authority missed the deadline for submitting the Unaudited Financial Data Schedule to HUD's REAC, which is required within two months after the fiscal year-end.
  • Impacted Requirements: This delay affects compliance with federal reporting requirements for major programs, including Public Housing and Section 8 programs.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure timely submission of the Unaudited Financial Data Schedule moving forward, with a commitment to resolve this issue by November 30, 2024.

Finding Text

Federal Reporting Deadline Not Met/ Unaudited Financial Data Schedule Not Submitted Timely (Material Weakness applicable to Major Programs, Material Noncompliance applicable to Major Programs, Other Matter applicable to Non-Major Programs) Public Housing Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.850a, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.871, Capital Fund Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.872, Disaster Grants – Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared) – Assistance Listing No. 97.036; Grant period – Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2023 Criteria HUD’s Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) requires receipt of the Unaudited Financial Data Schedule within two months of a public housing agency’s fiscal year-end. Condition and Perspective The Authority did not submit its Unaudited Financial Data Schedule to REAC within two months of its fiscal year-end. The Authority submitted its Unaudited Financial Data in June of 2024. Cause Delays with its fiscal year-end federal reporting process. Effect Noncompliance with REAC (federal) reporting requirements. Questioned Costs – N/A Recommendation We recommend that the Authority complete and submit its Unaudited Financial Data Schedule to REAC within two months of its fiscal year-end. Management’s Response The Authority will complete and submit its Unaudited Financial Data Schedule to REAC within two months of its fiscal year-end. Erial Branch, Executive Director, has assumed the responsibility of assuring completion and submission of the Authority’s Unaudited Financial Data Schedule to REAC within two months of its fiscal year-end, and expects this instance of noncompliance to be resolved by November 30, 2024.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 403157 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 403158 2023-005
    Material Weakness
  • 403159 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 403160 2023-003
    Material Weakness
  • 403161 2023-005
    Material Weakness
  • 403162 2023-005
    -
  • 403163 2023-006
    -
  • 403164 2023-005
    -
  • 979599 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 979600 2023-005
    Material Weakness
  • 979601 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 979602 2023-003
    Material Weakness
  • 979603 2023-005
    Material Weakness
  • 979605 2023-006
    -
  • 979606 2023-005
    -

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $1.49M
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $917,932
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $797,714
97.036 Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (presidentially Declared Disasters) $59,720