Audit 3223

FY End
2023-03-31
Total Expended
$3.10M
Findings
2
Programs
3
Organization: Peekskill Housing Authority (NY)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2023-11-15

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
1852 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes E
578294 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes E

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $1.73M Yes 1
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $1.31M - 0
14.870 Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators $64,653 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
TKEHEKCTGPF5 Janneyn Phalen Auditee
9147391700 Malcolm Johnson Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: A.Basis of Accounting This schedule is prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. B.Basis of Presentation The accompanying Schedule of Federal Awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of the Authority under programs of the federal government for the year ended March 31, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of OMB Uniform Guidance, Title 2 CFR, Part 200, "Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements of Federal Awards". 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 position or cash flows of the Authority. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: C. Other Matters - Indirect Costs The Authority has not elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Condition: Deficiencies Noted in Examination of Low-Rent Public Housing Tenant Files Forty (40) files selected for audit 2 of 40 files lacked timely Annual Recertification 1 of 40 files lacked signed and dated HUD Form 9886 2 of 40 files lacked 30 Day Notice of Rent Increase Assistance Listing No: 14.850 Questioned Costs: None Criteria: 24 CFR requirements for public housing eligibility Cause/Effect: The Authority failed to use the correct income amount for calculating rent. Dwelling rental income is incorrect. Recommendations: We recommend the Authority implement internal control procedures which will eliminate such errors. Reply: We will review the internal control procedures over tenant file re-certifications and documents. Management has implemented procedures along with staffing changes in order to clear this finding in FY 2024.
Condition: Deficiencies Noted in Examination of Low-Rent Public Housing Tenant Files Forty (40) files selected for audit 2 of 40 files lacked timely Annual Recertification 1 of 40 files lacked signed and dated HUD Form 9886 2 of 40 files lacked 30 Day Notice of Rent Increase Assistance Listing No: 14.850 Questioned Costs: None Criteria: 24 CFR requirements for public housing eligibility Cause/Effect: The Authority failed to use the correct income amount for calculating rent. Dwelling rental income is incorrect. Recommendations: We recommend the Authority implement internal control procedures which will eliminate such errors. Reply: We will review the internal control procedures over tenant file re-certifications and documents. Management has implemented procedures along with staffing changes in order to clear this finding in FY 2024.