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Audit 20759

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$11.73M
Findings
2
Programs
8
Organization: Lehigh County Housing Authority (PA)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-09-24
Auditor: Novogradac & Company LLP

Organization Exclusion Status:

Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
21870 2022-001 Material Weakness - N
598312 2022-001 Material Weakness - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $10.47M Yes 1
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $783,933 - 0
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $155,764 - 0
10.427 Rural Rental Assistance Payments $115,117 - 0
14.856 Lower Income Housing Assistance Program_section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation $70,967 - 0
14.182 Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation $62,928 - 0
14.896 Family Self-Sufficiency Program $55,985 - 0
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $13,597 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
K9JPT7HWLAG4 Julie Kehres Auditee
6109654514 Rich Larsen Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: BASIS OF PRESENTATIONThe accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal grant activity of Lehigh County Housing Authority (the "Authority") under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2022. The information in the 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 operations of the Authority, it is not intended to and does not present the net position, changes in net position or cash flows of the Authority.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIESExpenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. INDIRECT COST RATEThe Authority has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

Finding 2022-001
Finding 2022-001: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Programs Federal Catalog Numbers: 14.871 Noncompliance ? N. Special Tests and Provisions - Housing Quality Standards Non Compliance Material to the Financial Statements: Yes Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance for Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: Housing Quality Standards Inspections. The PHA must inspect the unit leased to a family at least biennially to determine if the unit meets the Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the PHA must conduct quality control re-inspections. The PHA must prepare a unit inspection report (24 CFR sections 982.158(d) and 982.405(b)). Condition: Based upon inspection of the Authority?s files and on discussion with management, there were units that were not reinspected within the biennial reinspection period of two (2) years. Context: There are approximately 1,043 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers units. Of a sample size of twenty-three (23) tenant files, five (5) biennial inspections were not completed in a timely manner. Our sample size is statistically valid. Known Questioned Costs: $42,870. Cause: There is a material weakness in internal controls over the compliance for the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. The Authority has not properly performed provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. The Authority has not properly performed HQS inspections in compliance with program requirements following the expiration of HUD waivers as a result of a software error. Effect: The Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program is in material non-compliance with the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority design and implement a corrective action plan that will assure compliance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement. Authority Response: The Authority accepts the recommendation of the auditor, and will make the several changes to its inspection process to ensure enforcement of Housing Quality Standards (or any subsequent replacement).
Finding 2022-001
Finding 2022-001: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Programs Federal Catalog Numbers: 14.871 Noncompliance ? N. Special Tests and Provisions - Housing Quality Standards Non Compliance Material to the Financial Statements: Yes Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance for Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: Housing Quality Standards Inspections. The PHA must inspect the unit leased to a family at least biennially to determine if the unit meets the Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the PHA must conduct quality control re-inspections. The PHA must prepare a unit inspection report (24 CFR sections 982.158(d) and 982.405(b)). Condition: Based upon inspection of the Authority?s files and on discussion with management, there were units that were not reinspected within the biennial reinspection period of two (2) years. Context: There are approximately 1,043 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers units. Of a sample size of twenty-three (23) tenant files, five (5) biennial inspections were not completed in a timely manner. Our sample size is statistically valid. Known Questioned Costs: $42,870. Cause: There is a material weakness in internal controls over the compliance for the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. The Authority has not properly performed provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. The Authority has not properly performed HQS inspections in compliance with program requirements following the expiration of HUD waivers as a result of a software error. Effect: The Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program is in material non-compliance with the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority design and implement a corrective action plan that will assure compliance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement. Authority Response: The Authority accepts the recommendation of the auditor, and will make the several changes to its inspection process to ensure enforcement of Housing Quality Standards (or any subsequent replacement).