Audit 390876

Title and CFDA Number of Federal Program: Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Section 202 (Assistance Listing No. 14.157) Type of Finding: Federal Award Finding Finding Resolution Status: Resolved Information on Universe and Population Size: Population is the five (5) tenants receiving Housing Assistance Payments (HAP). Sample Size Information: 3 Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: Not a repeat finding Criteria: Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202), as administered by HUD, requires owners and management agents to obtain, review, and retain complete and accurate third-party verification and tenant signed documentation to support income and asset determinations at move-in and annual recertification. Statement of Condition: A tenant file contained three income sources totaling approximately $8,602 that were not supported by third-party verification, as required by HUD. Cause: It appears management did not use internal checklists that would have identified the missing income verification documentation. Effect or Potential Effect and Perspective: Management ultimately obtained tenant selfcertifications for the three income sources totaling approximately $8,400 after the matter was brought to their attention and after the certification was completed. It appears that income was supported. However, if management does not obtain verification of income, calculation of the rental assistance could be incorrect. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: R - Section 8 program administration Questioned Costs: No questioned costs. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. Please identify the property(s) and associated questioned costs this finding applies to: Palmer Manor FHA/Contract Number: 176-EE035 Context: During our compliance testing of tenant income and eligibility under the Section 202 program, we noted that required income verification documentation were not available in one of three tenant files reviewed at the time of recertification. Recommendation: We recommend that management strengthen internal controls over the recertification process to ensure that all required supporting income documentation are obtained, reviewed, and retained in the tenant file at the time of certification and recertification. Management should also ensure all internal checklists are used. Auditor's Summary of Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations: Management agrees with the auditor. Response Indicator: Agree Completion Date: 1/6/2026 Response: Management agreed with the finding and has implemented a corrective action plan.