Audit 381681

FY End
2025-06-30
Total Expended
$5.51M
Findings
1
Programs
4
Year: 2025 Accepted: 2026-01-14
Auditor: SMITHMARION&CO

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
1169013 2025-001 Material Weakness Yes N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.881 MOVING TO WORK DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM $4.88M Yes 1
14.879 MAINSTREAM VOUCHERS $180,720 Yes 0
14.870 RESIDENT OPPORTUNITY AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES - SERVICE COORDINATORS $106,239 Yes 0
14.871 SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS $88,983 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
JK4ZH7JNS921 Kimberly, Phillips Auditee
2082336276 Chad, Porter Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

The accompanying schedule presents the expenditures incurred (and related awards received) by the Housing Alliance & Community Partnership that are reimbursable under federal programs of federal agencies providing financial assistance and state awards. For the purposes of this schedule, only the portion of program expenditures reimbursable with such federal or state funds are reported in the accompanying schedule. Program expenditures in excess of the maximum federal or state reimbursement authorized or the portion of the program expenditures that were funded with local or other nonfederal funds are excluded from the accompanying schedule.
The expenditures included in the accompanying schedule were reported on an accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures are recognized in the accounting period in which the related liability is incurred. Expenditures reported included any property or equipment acquisitions incurred under the federal program.
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, the Housing Alliance & Community Partnership disbursed no federal funds to subrecipients.
Housing Alliance & Community Partnership has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed in Uniform Guidance, Section 414.

Finding Details

Criteria HUD requires that all units under the MTW Program meet specific Housing Quality Standards (HQS). In cases of failed inspections, timely re-inspections are mandatory, and if compliance is not achieved, abatement of Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) or voucher cancellation is required. Condition During the audit, it was noted that in two (2) instances, a unit that failed its HQS inspection did not undergo a subsequent re-inspection within required time frame. Consequently, the required abatement of HAP or cancellation of the housing voucher was not executed. Context This finding represents a potentially systemic issue within the MTW program, as it was identified in two (2) files tested out of a sample of three (3) cases. It highlights a need for more rigorous enforcement and monitoring of HQS compliance. Cause The non-compliance appears to stem from oversight or procedural lapses in the enforcement of HQS within the MTW program. This may be due to inadequate training, monitoring, or failure to adhere to established protocols. Effect This non-compliance undermines the integrity of the MTW Program and may lead to tenants living in substandard conditions. It also represents a risk of improper use of federal funds and can impact the credibility and effectiveness of the program. Recommendations Implement more stringent procedures for monitoring HQS compliance, including timely reinspection and enforcement of HAP abatement or voucher cancellation. Enhance training for staff involved in the HQS process to ensure a thorough understanding of compliance requirements. Establish a system of regular audits to identify and rectify lapses in HQS enforcement promptly