Audit 14471

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$16.15M
Findings
2
Programs
6
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-01-30

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
10816 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - I
587258 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $1.29M Yes 0
10.405 Farm Labor Housing Loans and Grants $1.06M - 0
14.879 Mainstream Vouchers $511,796 Yes 0
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $401,063 Yes 1
10.427 Rural Rental Assistance Payments $217,313 - 0
14.896 Family Self-Sufficiency Program $193,775 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
XMJ8K6BJY453 Geoff Wall Auditee
5413237414 Hani Morcos Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on this schedule are reported on the modified basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments and Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Authority has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimus indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of the Authority and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in, the preparation of the basic financial statements.
Title: FEDERAL LOANS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on this schedule are reported on the modified basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments and Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Authority has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimus indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. At June 30, 2023, the Authority had the following loan balances outstanding. The loan balances are also included in the federal expenditures: Project/Federal Assistance Listing Number/Amount Outstanding: Canyon East/10.405/$ 306,716. Menta Park/10.405/$95,804. Menta Park/10.405/$1,025,861. Totaling $ 1,428,381.

Finding Details

CFDA Number/Federal Program/Granting Agency: Housing Choice Vouchers - Cluster # 21.027 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria: Recipients are expected to have procurement policies and procedures in place that comply with procurement standards of the Uniform Guidance. Statement of Condition: The Housing Authority did not follow procurement policies for the Architect. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Housing Authority executed a contract with the Architect contractor without following procurement policies. Effect or Possible Effect and Perspective: The Housing Authority did not comply with its procurement policies in selection of an Architect. Repeat Finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: The Housing Authority should designate a person in the development department to verify whether procurement is applicable to a specific vendor. Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
CFDA Number/Federal Program/Granting Agency: Housing Choice Vouchers - Cluster # 21.027 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria: Recipients are expected to have procurement policies and procedures in place that comply with procurement standards of the Uniform Guidance. Statement of Condition: The Housing Authority did not follow procurement policies for the Architect. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Housing Authority executed a contract with the Architect contractor without following procurement policies. Effect or Possible Effect and Perspective: The Housing Authority did not comply with its procurement policies in selection of an Architect. Repeat Finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: The Housing Authority should designate a person in the development department to verify whether procurement is applicable to a specific vendor. Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.