Audit 297080

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$838,553
Findings
2
Programs
2
Organization: Waxahachie Housing Authority (TX)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-25

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
384028 2023-001 - - I
960470 2023-001 - - I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $426,383 - 0
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $412,170 Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
NBJLRX2PFJD7 Alicia Carvalo Auditee
9729375730 John A. Blakeway Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note A 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. The PHA's summary of significant accounting policies is presented in Note A in the PHA's basic financial statements. The PHA has not elected to use the 10% de minimis cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Auditee did not use 10% de minimus cost rate. Refer to Row 5. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of the PHA 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 for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the PHA, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the PHA.

Finding Details

Criteria or Specific Requirement: The PHA is required to monitor contractors for compliance with the Davis-Bacon. Condition: The PHA entered into a contract in the amount of $524,720 for the replacement of windows. The new Executive Director could not locate support for monitoring of compliance with Davis-Bacon wage requirements. Cause: Unknown. Effect: The required monitoring for compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act could not be determined. Questioned Costs: N/A. Repeat Finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: The PHA should maintain documentation of contractor compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. Response: Contractor files will be maintained, in the future, that contain monitoring for compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act.
Criteria or Specific Requirement: The PHA is required to monitor contractors for compliance with the Davis-Bacon. Condition: The PHA entered into a contract in the amount of $524,720 for the replacement of windows. The new Executive Director could not locate support for monitoring of compliance with Davis-Bacon wage requirements. Cause: Unknown. Effect: The required monitoring for compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act could not be determined. Questioned Costs: N/A. Repeat Finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: The PHA should maintain documentation of contractor compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. Response: Contractor files will be maintained, in the future, that contain monitoring for compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act.