Audit 12429

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$25.31M
Findings
2
Programs
6
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-01-19

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
9094 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes E
585536 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes E

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $4.39M Yes 0
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $3.77M Yes 0
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $470,162 Yes 0
14.182 Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation $116,916 - 0
10.427 Rural Rental Assistance Payments $78,822 - 0
14.896 Family Self-Sufficiency Program $62,257 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
JQ4BJKP5NBD3 Nancy M. Schmidt Auditee
6182773290 Dale R. Rector Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Authority did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of the Authority under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Authority, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Authority.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Authority did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate The Authority provided no federal awards to subrecipients during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
Title: DISCLOSURE OF OTHER FORMS OF ASSISTANCE Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Authority did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate The St. Clair County Housing Authority received no federal awards of non-monetary assistance that are required to be disclosed for the year ended June 30, 2023. The St. Clair County Housing Authority had loans outstanding of $26,048, which were guaranteed, and therefore, qualify as part of the federal financial assistance. This loan is disclosed in the Notes to the Financial Statements. The St. Clair County Housing Authority maintains the following limits of insurance as of June 30, 2023: Property $ 25,000,000 Liability $ 5,000,000 Commercial Auto $ 2,000,000 Worker Compensation Statutory Public Officials Liability $ 5,000,000 Employee Dishonesty $ 300,000 Settled claims have not exceeded the above commercial insurance coverage limits over the past three years.

Finding Details

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program - ALN #14.871, Grant Year 2022 & 2023 Condition & Cause: We reviewed one hundred fifteen (115) Housing Choice Voucher Tenant Files and noted ten (10) files not in compliance, or 8.7%. All errors were income related and consisted of failure to correctly calculate tenant income and failure to obtain third-party verification of income. The income calculation and verification deficiencies were the result of employee error, and failure by the Agency to properly review and correct the errors. We noted that the Agency struggled with hiring, training, and retaining quality staff and operated with several employee vacancies during the fiscal year. We were able to extrapolate the total potential misstatement and found it to be immaterial to the financial statements. However, due to the percentage of files not in compliance, we feel the Agency has a significant deficiency in this area. Criteria: The Code of Federal regulations, the Housing Authority's Administrative Plan and specific HUD guidelines in documenting and maintaining Housing Choice Voucher tenant files. Effect: Improper calculation and documentation of tenant income can result in misstatement of the financial statements, improper calculation of HAP subsidy, and noncompliance with Federal provisions governing the Housing Choice Voucher program. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency conduct a thorough tenant file audit of existing tenants to determine whether there are additional deficiencies. We also recommend that the Agency increase their quality control review to adequately monitor compliance with local and federal regulations as it pertains to the maintenance of the tenant files. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding: Yes Was sampling statistically valid? Yes Views of responsible officials: The PHA agrees with the results of the audit and recommendations.
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program - ALN #14.871, Grant Year 2022 & 2023 Condition & Cause: We reviewed one hundred fifteen (115) Housing Choice Voucher Tenant Files and noted ten (10) files not in compliance, or 8.7%. All errors were income related and consisted of failure to correctly calculate tenant income and failure to obtain third-party verification of income. The income calculation and verification deficiencies were the result of employee error, and failure by the Agency to properly review and correct the errors. We noted that the Agency struggled with hiring, training, and retaining quality staff and operated with several employee vacancies during the fiscal year. We were able to extrapolate the total potential misstatement and found it to be immaterial to the financial statements. However, due to the percentage of files not in compliance, we feel the Agency has a significant deficiency in this area. Criteria: The Code of Federal regulations, the Housing Authority's Administrative Plan and specific HUD guidelines in documenting and maintaining Housing Choice Voucher tenant files. Effect: Improper calculation and documentation of tenant income can result in misstatement of the financial statements, improper calculation of HAP subsidy, and noncompliance with Federal provisions governing the Housing Choice Voucher program. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency conduct a thorough tenant file audit of existing tenants to determine whether there are additional deficiencies. We also recommend that the Agency increase their quality control review to adequately monitor compliance with local and federal regulations as it pertains to the maintenance of the tenant files. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding: Yes Was sampling statistically valid? Yes Views of responsible officials: The PHA agrees with the results of the audit and recommendations.