Audit 408839

FY End
2024-12-31
Total Expended
$16.93M
Findings
4
Programs
4
Organization: Inkster Housing Commission (MI)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2026-08-10

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
1226200 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes C
1226201 2024-002 Material Weakness Yes C
1226202 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes E
1226203 2024-004 Material Weakness Yes B

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.871 SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS $8.10M Yes 1
14.850 PUBLIC HOUSING OPERATING FUND $4.69M Yes 3
14.872 PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND $4.03M Yes 0
14.870 RESIDENT OPPORTUNITY AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES - SERVICE COORDINATORS $104,099 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
L4NHRMJA1EB3 Sheena Wells Auditee
3135612355 Andrew Zenk Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

The accompanying Schedule of Federal Awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant of the Inkster Housing Commission under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2024. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Inkster Housing Commission, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or change in net position of the Inkster Housing Commission.
Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement.
The Commission has elected not to use the 10% De Minimis Indirect Cost Rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Program Name - ALN# 14.850 - Public Housing Program Finding Type - Noncompliance; Cash Receipts not deposited in a timely manner. Criteria - It was noted in our review of Public Housing Program cash receipts testing that receipts were not deposited into the bank account in a timely manner. Condition - The Commission did not ensure that all receipts received were deposited in a timely manner. Questioned Costs – Unknown Cause/Effect - The Commission did not ensure that all cash receipts for Public Housing Program were deposited when received in a timely manner. As a result, there was a breakdown of internal controls over the compliance of cash receipts. Recommendations - We recommend adequate controls over the cash receipts policy of Public Housing Program cash receipts to ensure compliance with the program. Auditee Response - The Commission will review their internal control policies for compliance with Public Housing Program cash receipts and ensure that they are deposited in timely manner. Management's Response - The Commission will review their internal control policies for compliance with Public Housing Program cash receipts and deposit them in timely manner. Action Plan - The Commission's management will review the program and ensure that the cash receipts are deposited in a timely manner in the Public Housing Program.
Program Name - ALN# 14.850 - Public Housing Program Finding Type - Noncompliance; Cash Disbursements are not paid to vendors in a timely manner. Criteria - It was noted in our review of Public Housing Program cash disbursements testing that vendors were not paid in a timely manner. Condition - The Commission did not ensure that all vendors are paid in a timely manner. Questioned Costs - Unknown Cause/Effect - The Commission did not ensure that all vendors for Public Housing Program were paid when invoices were received in a timely manner. As a result, there was a breakdown of internal controls over the compliance of cash disbursements. Recommendations - We recommend adequate controls over the cash disbursement policy of Public Housing Program for paying vendors to ensure compliance with the program. Auditee Response - The Commission will review their internal control policies for compliance with Public Housing Program cash disbursements and ensure that vendors are paid in timely manner. Management's Response - The Commission will review their internal control policies for compliance with Public Housing Program cash disbursements and pay vendors in timely manner. Action Plan - The Commission's management will review the program and ensure that the vendors are paid in a timely manner in the Public Housing Program.
Program Name - ALN# 14.850 - Public Housing Program Finding Type - Noncompliance; Credit Card Documentation is missing. Criteria - It was noted in our review of Public Housing Program credit cards that the receipts for charges were missing. Condition - The Commission did not ensure that all credit card charges were verified for approved expenses. Questioned Costs – Unknown Cause/Effect - The Commission did not ensure that all credit card documentation was reviewed for approved expenses for Public Housing Program. As a result, there was a breakdown of internal controls over the compliance of credit card. Recommendations - We recommend adequate controls over the credit card policy of Public Housing Program for ensuring that receipts are for approved expenses. Auditee Response - The Commission will review their internal control policies for compliance with Public Housing Program credit cards and ensure that receipts are for approved expenses. Management's Response - The Commission will review their internal control policies for compliance with Public Housing Program credit cards and to ensure that receipts are for approved expenses. Action Plan - The Commission's management will review the program and ensure that the credit card receipts are reviewed to ensure they are for approved expenses.
Program Name - ALN# 14.871 - HCVP Housing Choice Vouchers Finding Type - Noncompliance; Significant Deficiencies; Missing Information Criteria - It was noted in our review of HCVP Housing Choice Voucher tenants’ files that during recertification some of the required information was missing. Condition - The Commission did not ensure that all required information was completed and received. Questioned Costs – Unknown Cause/Effect - The Commission did not ensure that required information was complete for HCVP Housing Choice Voucher Program tenants. As a result, there was a breakdown of internal controls over the compliance of recertification of tenants. Recommendations - We recommend adequate controls over the completing of recertification of HCVP Housing Choice Vouchers Program tenants to ensure compliance with the program. Auditee Response - The Commission will review their internal control policies for compliance with HCVP Housing Choice Vouchers Program tenant recertification process. Management's Response - The Commission will review their internal control policies for compliance with HCVP Housing Choice Vouchers Program tenant recertification process and the required documentation. Action Plan - The Commission's management will review the program and determine which required documentation should be completed and received in the HCVP Housing Choice Voucher Program.