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TOWN OF CICERO HOUSING AUTHORITYLocal Government

EIN: 363097568

UEI: DCVDF7MJKPC4

Audited by: Audit Solutions LLC

Oversight agency: 14 [Department of Housing and Urban Development]

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Data as of September 7, 2026

TOWN OF CICERO HOUSING AUTHORITY10 audit years2 findings
10
Audit Years
2
Total Findings
0
Repeat Findings
$1.7M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2025)

FY 2025-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$1,658,522 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FY 2024-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$1,529,358 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on July 14, 2025 — management decision was due January 14, 2026.

FY 2023-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$1,443,993 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on July 8, 2024 — management decision was due January 8, 2025.

FY 2022-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$1,437,281 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on August 30, 2023 — management decision was due March 1, 2024.

2022-002
Reporting
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYOTHER MATTERS

I noted the following deficiency in bank collateral for funds on deposit as of December 31, 2022: Deposit Insured Deficient BMO Harris Bank $ 366,255 $ 250,000 $ (116,255) Questioned Costs: None noted. Effect: Authority?s funds in excess of the insured amount are vulnerable. Cause: The Authority did not monitor the balances of its accounts closely enough to ensure adequate protection of all funds. Recommendation: I recommend that the Authority periodically contact the bank to ensure all funds are fully secured. Management?s Response: - Cicero Housing will maintain deposits with the bank (BMO Harris) - The Bank (BMO Harris) will provide security as required by applicable law, regulation or rule per the third-party custodian agreement. The custodian (The Bank) agrees to provide safekeeping services and to hold any securities pledged by them in a custodial account established for the benefit of the secured party pursuant to the agreement signed. - The Director (Lillian Gutierrez) will maintain quarterly contact with our bank representative to verify fund balances are fully secure.

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Deposits in Excess of FDIC & Pledged Securities Coverage. Criteria: All public funds on deposit at a financial institution should be safeguarded by either FDIC insurance or collateral pledged by the financial institution. Condition: I noted the following deficiency in bank collateral for funds on deposit as of December 31, 2022: Deposit Insured Deficient BMO Harris Bank $ 366,255 $ 250,000 $ (116,255) Questioned Costs: None noted. Effect: Authority?s funds in excess of the insured amount are vulnerable. Cause: The Authority did not monitor the balances of its accounts closely enough to ensure adequate protection of all funds. Recommendation: I recommend that the Authority periodically contact the bank to ensure all funds are fully secured. Management?s Response: - Cicero Housing will maintain deposits with the bank (BMO Harris) - The Bank (BMO Harris) will provide security as required by applicable law, regulation or rule per the third-party custodian agreement. The custodian (The Bank) agrees to provide safekeeping services and to hold any securities pledged by them in a custodial account established for the benefit of the secured party pursuant to the agreement signed. - The Director (Lillian Gutierrez) will maintain quarterly contact with our bank representative to verify fund balances are fully secure.

Corrective Action Plan

Deposits in Excess of FDIC & Pledged Securities Coverage. Corrective action planned: - Cicero Housing will maintain deposits with the bank (BMO Harris) - The Bank (BMO Harris) will provide security as required by applicable law, regulation or rule per the third-party custodian agreement. The custodian (The Bank) agrees to provide safekeeping services and to hold any securities pledged by them in a custodial account established for the benefit of the secured party pursuant to the agreement signed. - The Director (Lillian Gutierrez) will maintain quarterly contact with our bank representative to verify fund balances are fully secure. Contact person: Lillian Gutierrez, Executive Director. Anticipated completion date: August 2, 2023.

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FY 2021-12-31

$1,434,738 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on September 21, 2022 — management decision was due March 21, 2023.

FY 2020-12-31

$1,336,481 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 25, 2022 — management decision was due July 25, 2022.

FY 2019-12-31

$1,339,310 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on December 3, 2020 — management decision was due June 3, 2021.

FY 2018-12-31

$1,339,762 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on January 1, 2020 — management decision was due July 1, 2020.

2018-001
Activities Allowed or Unallowed
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

GSA_MIGRATION

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FY 2017-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$1,301,699 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on October 15, 2018 — management decision was due April 15, 2019.

FY 2016-12-31

$1,346,412 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on September 11, 2017 — management decision was due March 11, 2018.

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