Audit 365191

FY End
2024-12-31
Total Expended
$5.22M
Findings
2
Programs
3
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-08-28

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
575011 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - E
1151453 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - E

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $3.49M Yes 1
14.850 Public Housing Operating Fund $1.21M Yes 0
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $520,134 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
PJF2H75HMEV1 Jeff Trahan Auditee
8642605132 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 Housing Authority of the City of Anderson under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2024. 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 Housing Authority of the City of Anderson, 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 Housing Authority of the City of Anderson provided no federal awards to subrecipients during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.
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 Housing Authority of the City of Anderson received no federal awards of non-monetary assistance that are required to be disclosed for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Housing Authority of the City of Anderson had no loans outstanding which were guaranteed, and therefore, qualify as part of the federal financial assistance. The Housing Authority of the City of Anderson maintains the following limits of insurance as of December 31, 2024: Property $ 23,154,219 Liability $ 2,000,000 Commercial Auto $ 2,000,000 Worker Compensation Statutory Employee Theft $ 75,000 Data Processing $ 100,000 Settled claims have not exceeded the above commercial insurance coverage limits over the past three years.

Finding Details

Finding 2024-001 – Housing Choice Voucher Tenant Files – Eligibility – Rent Calculations Noncompliance & Significant Deficiency Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Cluster – ALN 14.871 Condition & Cause: Our review of twenty-five (25) Housing Choice Voucher tenant files identified noncompliance in seven files examined. We noted the following discrepancies in our review: • Two (2) Instances of income verifications • Four (4) instances of a late annual reexamination • One (1) instance of an annual inspection not being done for a resident since 2020 The income discrepancies stemmed from incorrect manual calculation errors in addition to a missing student eligibility exemption. The remaining errors are related to the existing internal control structure being ineffective at identifying outstanding inspections or late annual reexaminations. Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations and the Authority’s Administrative Plan require accurate income calculations for determining Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) subsidies. Correct income verification and calculation are essential for compliance with HUD guidelines and ensuring proper subsidy amounts. Effect: Inadequate verification of income and a failure to comply with housing standards can lead to inaccuracies in financial statements, incorrect HAP subsidy calculations, and noncompliance with Federal Housing Choice Voucher program requirements. Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority establish a systematic review process for income calculations to ensure accuracy. This process should incorporate comprehensive staff training in correct calculation methods and include regular quality control checks to promptly identify and correct errors. The Authority should also be able to identify upcoming annual reexaminations and annual inspections and treat them accordingly per their approved Administrative Plan. Questioned Costs: N/A Repeat Finding: No Was sampling statistically valid? Yes Views of responsible officials: The PHA agrees with the results of the audit and recommendations.
Finding 2024-001 – Housing Choice Voucher Tenant Files – Eligibility – Rent Calculations Noncompliance & Significant Deficiency Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Cluster – ALN 14.871 Condition & Cause: Our review of twenty-five (25) Housing Choice Voucher tenant files identified noncompliance in seven files examined. We noted the following discrepancies in our review: • Two (2) Instances of income verifications • Four (4) instances of a late annual reexamination • One (1) instance of an annual inspection not being done for a resident since 2020 The income discrepancies stemmed from incorrect manual calculation errors in addition to a missing student eligibility exemption. The remaining errors are related to the existing internal control structure being ineffective at identifying outstanding inspections or late annual reexaminations. Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations and the Authority’s Administrative Plan require accurate income calculations for determining Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) subsidies. Correct income verification and calculation are essential for compliance with HUD guidelines and ensuring proper subsidy amounts. Effect: Inadequate verification of income and a failure to comply with housing standards can lead to inaccuracies in financial statements, incorrect HAP subsidy calculations, and noncompliance with Federal Housing Choice Voucher program requirements. Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority establish a systematic review process for income calculations to ensure accuracy. This process should incorporate comprehensive staff training in correct calculation methods and include regular quality control checks to promptly identify and correct errors. The Authority should also be able to identify upcoming annual reexaminations and annual inspections and treat them accordingly per their approved Administrative Plan. Questioned Costs: N/A Repeat Finding: No Was sampling statistically valid? Yes Views of responsible officials: The PHA agrees with the results of the audit and recommendations.