FINDING 2022-002 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.231 ? Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant program require the Organization to only distribute funds to individuals meeting certain income requirements. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require the review of income levels. However, certain errors were made related to income verification. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to review income levels, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For one item selected for testing of compliance with the program, the beneficiary?s income level was in excess of those allowed by the program. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-002 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.231 ? Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant program require the Organization to only distribute funds to individuals meeting certain income requirements. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require the review of income levels. However, certain errors were made related to income verification. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to review income levels, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For one item selected for testing of compliance with the program, the beneficiary?s income level was in excess of those allowed by the program. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-002 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.231 ? Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant program require the Organization to only distribute funds to individuals meeting certain income requirements. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require the review of income levels. However, certain errors were made related to income verification. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to review income levels, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For one item selected for testing of compliance with the program, the beneficiary?s income level was in excess of those allowed by the program. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-002 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.231 ? Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant program require the Organization to only distribute funds to individuals meeting certain income requirements. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require the review of income levels. However, certain errors were made related to income verification. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to review income levels, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For one item selected for testing of compliance with the program, the beneficiary?s income level was in excess of those allowed by the program. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-001 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY MATERIAL WEAKNESS Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Awards under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program require the Organization to verify beneficiary eligibility by certifying tenant income upon entrance into the program, and then annually thereafter. Condition The Organization?s policies and procedures over eligibility did not ensure that annual tenant income re-certifications occurred under the above program as required. Cause The Organization did not have a review process in place for the above program to ensure that all tenant income re-certifications were complete, accurate, and completed within a timely manner. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context The Organization could not provide evidence to support compliance with the eligibility requirements for a sample of beneficiaries selected for testing under the program. Recommendation The Organization should implement a review process to ensure that tenant income re-certifications are complete, accurate, and completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-001 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY MATERIAL WEAKNESS Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Awards under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program require the Organization to verify beneficiary eligibility by certifying tenant income upon entrance into the program, and then annually thereafter. Condition The Organization?s policies and procedures over eligibility did not ensure that annual tenant income re-certifications occurred under the above program as required. Cause The Organization did not have a review process in place for the above program to ensure that all tenant income re-certifications were complete, accurate, and completed within a timely manner. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context The Organization could not provide evidence to support compliance with the eligibility requirements for a sample of beneficiaries selected for testing under the program. Recommendation The Organization should implement a review process to ensure that tenant income re-certifications are complete, accurate, and completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-001 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY MATERIAL WEAKNESS Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Awards under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program require the Organization to verify beneficiary eligibility by certifying tenant income upon entrance into the program, and then annually thereafter. Condition The Organization?s policies and procedures over eligibility did not ensure that annual tenant income re-certifications occurred under the above program as required. Cause The Organization did not have a review process in place for the above program to ensure that all tenant income re-certifications were complete, accurate, and completed within a timely manner. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context The Organization could not provide evidence to support compliance with the eligibility requirements for a sample of beneficiaries selected for testing under the program. Recommendation The Organization should implement a review process to ensure that tenant income re-certifications are complete, accurate, and completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-002 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.231 ? Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant program require the Organization to only distribute funds to individuals meeting certain income requirements. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require the review of income levels. However, certain errors were made related to income verification. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to review income levels, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For one item selected for testing of compliance with the program, the beneficiary?s income level was in excess of those allowed by the program. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-002 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.231 ? Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant program require the Organization to only distribute funds to individuals meeting certain income requirements. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require the review of income levels. However, certain errors were made related to income verification. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to review income levels, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For one item selected for testing of compliance with the program, the beneficiary?s income level was in excess of those allowed by the program. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-002 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.231 ? Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant program require the Organization to only distribute funds to individuals meeting certain income requirements. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require the review of income levels. However, certain errors were made related to income verification. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to review income levels, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For one item selected for testing of compliance with the program, the beneficiary?s income level was in excess of those allowed by the program. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-002 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.231 ? Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant program require the Organization to only distribute funds to individuals meeting certain income requirements. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require the review of income levels. However, certain errors were made related to income verification. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to review income levels, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For one item selected for testing of compliance with the program, the beneficiary?s income level was in excess of those allowed by the program. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-002 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.231 ? Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant program require the Organization to only distribute funds to individuals meeting certain income requirements. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require the review of income levels. However, certain errors were made related to income verification. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to review income levels, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For one item selected for testing of compliance with the program, the beneficiary?s income level was in excess of those allowed by the program. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-003 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 21.023 ? Emergency Rental Assistance Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program require the Organization to obtain outside documentation, generally from the landlord, to support amounts distributed for past due rent under the program. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require documentation to be obtained and maintained within the files; however, certain files did not contain the appropriate documentation. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to obtain outside documentation from the landlord, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For certain items selected for testing, the Organization could not provide support from the landlord to verify past due rental amounts owed. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-003 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 21.023 ? Emergency Rental Assistance Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program require the Organization to obtain outside documentation, generally from the landlord, to support amounts distributed for past due rent under the program. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require documentation to be obtained and maintained within the files; however, certain files did not contain the appropriate documentation. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to obtain outside documentation from the landlord, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For certain items selected for testing, the Organization could not provide support from the landlord to verify past due rental amounts owed. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-002 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.231 ? Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant program require the Organization to only distribute funds to individuals meeting certain income requirements. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require the review of income levels. However, certain errors were made related to income verification. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to review income levels, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For one item selected for testing of compliance with the program, the beneficiary?s income level was in excess of those allowed by the program. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-002 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.231 ? Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant program require the Organization to only distribute funds to individuals meeting certain income requirements. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require the review of income levels. However, certain errors were made related to income verification. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to review income levels, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For one item selected for testing of compliance with the program, the beneficiary?s income level was in excess of those allowed by the program. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-002 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.231 ? Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant program require the Organization to only distribute funds to individuals meeting certain income requirements. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require the review of income levels. However, certain errors were made related to income verification. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to review income levels, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For one item selected for testing of compliance with the program, the beneficiary?s income level was in excess of those allowed by the program. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-002 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.231 ? Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant program require the Organization to only distribute funds to individuals meeting certain income requirements. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require the review of income levels. However, certain errors were made related to income verification. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to review income levels, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For one item selected for testing of compliance with the program, the beneficiary?s income level was in excess of those allowed by the program. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-001 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY MATERIAL WEAKNESS Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Awards under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program require the Organization to verify beneficiary eligibility by certifying tenant income upon entrance into the program, and then annually thereafter. Condition The Organization?s policies and procedures over eligibility did not ensure that annual tenant income re-certifications occurred under the above program as required. Cause The Organization did not have a review process in place for the above program to ensure that all tenant income re-certifications were complete, accurate, and completed within a timely manner. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context The Organization could not provide evidence to support compliance with the eligibility requirements for a sample of beneficiaries selected for testing under the program. Recommendation The Organization should implement a review process to ensure that tenant income re-certifications are complete, accurate, and completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-001 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY MATERIAL WEAKNESS Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Awards under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program require the Organization to verify beneficiary eligibility by certifying tenant income upon entrance into the program, and then annually thereafter. Condition The Organization?s policies and procedures over eligibility did not ensure that annual tenant income re-certifications occurred under the above program as required. Cause The Organization did not have a review process in place for the above program to ensure that all tenant income re-certifications were complete, accurate, and completed within a timely manner. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context The Organization could not provide evidence to support compliance with the eligibility requirements for a sample of beneficiaries selected for testing under the program. Recommendation The Organization should implement a review process to ensure that tenant income re-certifications are complete, accurate, and completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-001 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY MATERIAL WEAKNESS Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Awards under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program require the Organization to verify beneficiary eligibility by certifying tenant income upon entrance into the program, and then annually thereafter. Condition The Organization?s policies and procedures over eligibility did not ensure that annual tenant income re-certifications occurred under the above program as required. Cause The Organization did not have a review process in place for the above program to ensure that all tenant income re-certifications were complete, accurate, and completed within a timely manner. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context The Organization could not provide evidence to support compliance with the eligibility requirements for a sample of beneficiaries selected for testing under the program. Recommendation The Organization should implement a review process to ensure that tenant income re-certifications are complete, accurate, and completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-002 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.231 ? Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant program require the Organization to only distribute funds to individuals meeting certain income requirements. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require the review of income levels. However, certain errors were made related to income verification. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to review income levels, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For one item selected for testing of compliance with the program, the beneficiary?s income level was in excess of those allowed by the program. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-002 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.231 ? Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant program require the Organization to only distribute funds to individuals meeting certain income requirements. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require the review of income levels. However, certain errors were made related to income verification. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to review income levels, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For one item selected for testing of compliance with the program, the beneficiary?s income level was in excess of those allowed by the program. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-002 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.231 ? Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant program require the Organization to only distribute funds to individuals meeting certain income requirements. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require the review of income levels. However, certain errors were made related to income verification. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to review income levels, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For one item selected for testing of compliance with the program, the beneficiary?s income level was in excess of those allowed by the program. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-002 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.231 ? Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant program require the Organization to only distribute funds to individuals meeting certain income requirements. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require the review of income levels. However, certain errors were made related to income verification. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to review income levels, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For one item selected for testing of compliance with the program, the beneficiary?s income level was in excess of those allowed by the program. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-002 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.231 ? Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant program require the Organization to only distribute funds to individuals meeting certain income requirements. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require the review of income levels. However, certain errors were made related to income verification. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to review income levels, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For one item selected for testing of compliance with the program, the beneficiary?s income level was in excess of those allowed by the program. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-003 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 21.023 ? Emergency Rental Assistance Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program require the Organization to obtain outside documentation, generally from the landlord, to support amounts distributed for past due rent under the program. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require documentation to be obtained and maintained within the files; however, certain files did not contain the appropriate documentation. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to obtain outside documentation from the landlord, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For certain items selected for testing, the Organization could not provide support from the landlord to verify past due rental amounts owed. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-003 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 21.023 ? Emergency Rental Assistance Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance program require the Organization to obtain outside documentation, generally from the landlord, to support amounts distributed for past due rent under the program. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require documentation to be obtained and maintained within the files; however, certain files did not contain the appropriate documentation. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to obtain outside documentation from the landlord, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For certain items selected for testing, the Organization could not provide support from the landlord to verify past due rental amounts owed. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.