Audit 374083

Eligibility – Housing Voucher Cluster 14.871 Significant Deficiency and Reportable Noncompliance Statement of Condition and Criteria The audit noted instances of late annual recertifications. PHA’s are required to determine income eligibility, calculate participant rent and housing assistance payments on an annual basis in accordance with its HCV Admin Plan. Cause Significant program staff turnover during the year. Effect or Potential Effect Increase in manual, retroactive housing assistance payments including potential for overpayment of assistance to landlords. Questioned Costs Known questioned costs totaled $5,872. Context A sample of 40 files were selected to audit program eligibility from a population of 831. The test found 25 files noted late annual recertifications including 3 files with an overpayment of assistance due to errors. Recommendation We recommend the Authority continue its work in addressing staff workload and review document workflow to ensure tasks are carried out through completion. The Authority should also consider increasing review procedures for the processing of manual HAP adjustments due to increased risk of error. Management’s Response Management a