Finding 9985 (2023-001)

-
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-01-25
Audit: 13623
Organization: Mmm Roseland INC (TX)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Surplus cash of $197,819 was not deposited into the residual receipts account within the required 60 days, with a late deposit made on December 5, 2023.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with federal guidelines for timely funding of surplus cash to the residual receipts account.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should calculate surplus cash before the audit to ensure timely deposits in the future.

Finding Text

Schedule reference number 2023-001. Title and AL Number of Federal Program: Section 223(f) HUD insured project, CFDA 14.155 Type of finding: Federal Award Resolution status: In process Population size: NA Sample size: NA Repeat finding: No Criteria: Surplus cash should be funded to the residual receipts account within 60 days of year end. Statement of Condition: The Project had surplus cash amounting to $197,819 as of September 30, 2023. Cause: Management made a deposit on December 5, 2023 for $194,026, which was 5 days late. Additionally, the deposit was short due to the audit of the financial statements not being completed at that time. Effect or Potential Effect: Minimal lost interest. Auditor Noncompliance code: B. Questioned cost: N/A Reporting views of officials: Auditee agrees with the finding. Context: This was noted while performing certain procedures on surplus cash. Recommendation: Management should calculate surplus cash prior to the audit to ensure that the correct deposit is made to the residual receipts account in a timely manner. Auditors' summary of auditee's comments: They are in agreement. Completion date: September 30, 2024 Response: In the future, management will calculate surplus cash prior to the audit. Additionally, management will make the additional required deposit as soon as possible.

Corrective Action Plan

Audit Finding 2023-001: Surplus cash should be funded to the residual receipts account within 60 days of year end. Management made a deposit on December 5, 2023 for $194,026 which was 5 days late and short due to the audit of the financial statements not being completed at the time. Response: In the future, management will calculate surplus cash prior to the audit. Additionally, management will make the additional required deposit as soon as possible.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Cash Management Reporting

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 $3.32M