Audit 41448

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$1.21M
Findings
24
Programs
4
Organization: Labors Community Service Agency (AZ)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-08-23

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
47770 2022-101 Significant Deficiency - N
47771 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - N
47772 2022-101 Significant Deficiency - N
47773 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - N
47774 2022-101 Significant Deficiency - N
47775 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - N
47776 2022-101 Significant Deficiency - N
47777 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - N
47778 2022-101 Significant Deficiency - N
47779 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - N
47780 2022-101 Significant Deficiency - N
47781 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - N
624212 2022-101 Significant Deficiency - N
624213 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - N
624214 2022-101 Significant Deficiency - N
624215 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - N
624216 2022-101 Significant Deficiency - N
624217 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - N
624218 2022-101 Significant Deficiency - N
624219 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - N
624220 2022-101 Significant Deficiency - N
624221 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - N
624222 2022-101 Significant Deficiency - N
624223 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $58,785 - 0
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $53,509 - 0
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $4,320 - 0
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $4,098 Yes 2

Contacts

Name Title Type
Z23TSGD6LM89 Rebekah Friend Auditee
6022635741 Jay Z. Parke Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Accounting Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the combined financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Grantor funding under LCSAs federal awards does not allow for indirect costs and, accordingly, LCSA did not use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate covered in 2 CFR ?200.414. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (schedule) includes Labors Community Service Agency and Labors Community Service Housing Organizations (collectively, LCSA) federal grant activity for the year ended June 30, 2022. The information in this 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 (Uniform Guidance).
Title: Federal Assistance Listings (FAL) Numbers Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the combined financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Grantor funding under LCSAs federal awards does not allow for indirect costs and, accordingly, LCSA did not use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate covered in 2 CFR ?200.414. The program titles and FAL numbers were obtained from federal or pass-through grantors or the 2022 Federal Assistance Listings.
Title: Loans Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the combined financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Grantor funding under LCSAs federal awards does not allow for indirect costs and, accordingly, LCSA did not use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate covered in 2 CFR ?200.414. LCSA had the following loan balances outstanding at June 30, 2022, which represents loans made by grantors with federal funds:Program Title FAL NumberAmount OutstandingCommunity Development Block Grants 14.218 $ 379,974HOME Investment Partnership Program 14.239 640,299Continuum of Care Program 14.267 165,516

Finding Details

Finding 2022-101 ? Improve Home Inspection Process (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context: LCSA did not properly document the procedures taken to inspect the homes maintained through their HOME program. Effect: Not performing home inspections increases the risk that the properties are not maintained in compliance with the program?s requirements. Cause: The error was caused by an oversight in the monitoring of the homes as the City of Phoenix usually takes the responsibility of inspecting the homes for this requirement. Criteria: 24 CFR sections 92.209(i), 92.251(f), and 92.504(d), require LCSA to perform on-site inspections every two years to determine compliance with property standards. Recommendation: We recommend maintaining a list or memoranda including the items inspected at each home during routine inspections for documentation purposes. Views of Responsible Officials: See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-102 ? Improve the Timeliness of Filing the Annual Audit (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context ? LCSA?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package and a lack of timely reporting to grantor agencies, who rely on this information to monitor compliance. Cause ? The cause was a lack of timely account reconciliation by LCSA?s Finance Department. Criteria ? The terms of LCSA?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of LCSA?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that LCSA devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of LCSA?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials - See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-101 ? Improve Home Inspection Process (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context: LCSA did not properly document the procedures taken to inspect the homes maintained through their HOME program. Effect: Not performing home inspections increases the risk that the properties are not maintained in compliance with the program?s requirements. Cause: The error was caused by an oversight in the monitoring of the homes as the City of Phoenix usually takes the responsibility of inspecting the homes for this requirement. Criteria: 24 CFR sections 92.209(i), 92.251(f), and 92.504(d), require LCSA to perform on-site inspections every two years to determine compliance with property standards. Recommendation: We recommend maintaining a list or memoranda including the items inspected at each home during routine inspections for documentation purposes. Views of Responsible Officials: See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-102 ? Improve the Timeliness of Filing the Annual Audit (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context ? LCSA?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package and a lack of timely reporting to grantor agencies, who rely on this information to monitor compliance. Cause ? The cause was a lack of timely account reconciliation by LCSA?s Finance Department. Criteria ? The terms of LCSA?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of LCSA?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that LCSA devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of LCSA?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials - See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-101 ? Improve Home Inspection Process (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context: LCSA did not properly document the procedures taken to inspect the homes maintained through their HOME program. Effect: Not performing home inspections increases the risk that the properties are not maintained in compliance with the program?s requirements. Cause: The error was caused by an oversight in the monitoring of the homes as the City of Phoenix usually takes the responsibility of inspecting the homes for this requirement. Criteria: 24 CFR sections 92.209(i), 92.251(f), and 92.504(d), require LCSA to perform on-site inspections every two years to determine compliance with property standards. Recommendation: We recommend maintaining a list or memoranda including the items inspected at each home during routine inspections for documentation purposes. Views of Responsible Officials: See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-102 ? Improve the Timeliness of Filing the Annual Audit (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context ? LCSA?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package and a lack of timely reporting to grantor agencies, who rely on this information to monitor compliance. Cause ? The cause was a lack of timely account reconciliation by LCSA?s Finance Department. Criteria ? The terms of LCSA?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of LCSA?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that LCSA devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of LCSA?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials - See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-101 ? Improve Home Inspection Process (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context: LCSA did not properly document the procedures taken to inspect the homes maintained through their HOME program. Effect: Not performing home inspections increases the risk that the properties are not maintained in compliance with the program?s requirements. Cause: The error was caused by an oversight in the monitoring of the homes as the City of Phoenix usually takes the responsibility of inspecting the homes for this requirement. Criteria: 24 CFR sections 92.209(i), 92.251(f), and 92.504(d), require LCSA to perform on-site inspections every two years to determine compliance with property standards. Recommendation: We recommend maintaining a list or memoranda including the items inspected at each home during routine inspections for documentation purposes. Views of Responsible Officials: See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-102 ? Improve the Timeliness of Filing the Annual Audit (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context ? LCSA?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package and a lack of timely reporting to grantor agencies, who rely on this information to monitor compliance. Cause ? The cause was a lack of timely account reconciliation by LCSA?s Finance Department. Criteria ? The terms of LCSA?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of LCSA?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that LCSA devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of LCSA?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials - See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-101 ? Improve Home Inspection Process (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context: LCSA did not properly document the procedures taken to inspect the homes maintained through their HOME program. Effect: Not performing home inspections increases the risk that the properties are not maintained in compliance with the program?s requirements. Cause: The error was caused by an oversight in the monitoring of the homes as the City of Phoenix usually takes the responsibility of inspecting the homes for this requirement. Criteria: 24 CFR sections 92.209(i), 92.251(f), and 92.504(d), require LCSA to perform on-site inspections every two years to determine compliance with property standards. Recommendation: We recommend maintaining a list or memoranda including the items inspected at each home during routine inspections for documentation purposes. Views of Responsible Officials: See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-102 ? Improve the Timeliness of Filing the Annual Audit (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context ? LCSA?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package and a lack of timely reporting to grantor agencies, who rely on this information to monitor compliance. Cause ? The cause was a lack of timely account reconciliation by LCSA?s Finance Department. Criteria ? The terms of LCSA?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of LCSA?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that LCSA devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of LCSA?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials - See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-101 ? Improve Home Inspection Process (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context: LCSA did not properly document the procedures taken to inspect the homes maintained through their HOME program. Effect: Not performing home inspections increases the risk that the properties are not maintained in compliance with the program?s requirements. Cause: The error was caused by an oversight in the monitoring of the homes as the City of Phoenix usually takes the responsibility of inspecting the homes for this requirement. Criteria: 24 CFR sections 92.209(i), 92.251(f), and 92.504(d), require LCSA to perform on-site inspections every two years to determine compliance with property standards. Recommendation: We recommend maintaining a list or memoranda including the items inspected at each home during routine inspections for documentation purposes. Views of Responsible Officials: See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-102 ? Improve the Timeliness of Filing the Annual Audit (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context ? LCSA?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package and a lack of timely reporting to grantor agencies, who rely on this information to monitor compliance. Cause ? The cause was a lack of timely account reconciliation by LCSA?s Finance Department. Criteria ? The terms of LCSA?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of LCSA?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that LCSA devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of LCSA?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials - See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-101 ? Improve Home Inspection Process (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context: LCSA did not properly document the procedures taken to inspect the homes maintained through their HOME program. Effect: Not performing home inspections increases the risk that the properties are not maintained in compliance with the program?s requirements. Cause: The error was caused by an oversight in the monitoring of the homes as the City of Phoenix usually takes the responsibility of inspecting the homes for this requirement. Criteria: 24 CFR sections 92.209(i), 92.251(f), and 92.504(d), require LCSA to perform on-site inspections every two years to determine compliance with property standards. Recommendation: We recommend maintaining a list or memoranda including the items inspected at each home during routine inspections for documentation purposes. Views of Responsible Officials: See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-102 ? Improve the Timeliness of Filing the Annual Audit (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context ? LCSA?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package and a lack of timely reporting to grantor agencies, who rely on this information to monitor compliance. Cause ? The cause was a lack of timely account reconciliation by LCSA?s Finance Department. Criteria ? The terms of LCSA?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of LCSA?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that LCSA devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of LCSA?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials - See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-101 ? Improve Home Inspection Process (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context: LCSA did not properly document the procedures taken to inspect the homes maintained through their HOME program. Effect: Not performing home inspections increases the risk that the properties are not maintained in compliance with the program?s requirements. Cause: The error was caused by an oversight in the monitoring of the homes as the City of Phoenix usually takes the responsibility of inspecting the homes for this requirement. Criteria: 24 CFR sections 92.209(i), 92.251(f), and 92.504(d), require LCSA to perform on-site inspections every two years to determine compliance with property standards. Recommendation: We recommend maintaining a list or memoranda including the items inspected at each home during routine inspections for documentation purposes. Views of Responsible Officials: See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-102 ? Improve the Timeliness of Filing the Annual Audit (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context ? LCSA?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package and a lack of timely reporting to grantor agencies, who rely on this information to monitor compliance. Cause ? The cause was a lack of timely account reconciliation by LCSA?s Finance Department. Criteria ? The terms of LCSA?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of LCSA?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that LCSA devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of LCSA?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials - See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-101 ? Improve Home Inspection Process (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context: LCSA did not properly document the procedures taken to inspect the homes maintained through their HOME program. Effect: Not performing home inspections increases the risk that the properties are not maintained in compliance with the program?s requirements. Cause: The error was caused by an oversight in the monitoring of the homes as the City of Phoenix usually takes the responsibility of inspecting the homes for this requirement. Criteria: 24 CFR sections 92.209(i), 92.251(f), and 92.504(d), require LCSA to perform on-site inspections every two years to determine compliance with property standards. Recommendation: We recommend maintaining a list or memoranda including the items inspected at each home during routine inspections for documentation purposes. Views of Responsible Officials: See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-102 ? Improve the Timeliness of Filing the Annual Audit (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context ? LCSA?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package and a lack of timely reporting to grantor agencies, who rely on this information to monitor compliance. Cause ? The cause was a lack of timely account reconciliation by LCSA?s Finance Department. Criteria ? The terms of LCSA?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of LCSA?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that LCSA devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of LCSA?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials - See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-101 ? Improve Home Inspection Process (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context: LCSA did not properly document the procedures taken to inspect the homes maintained through their HOME program. Effect: Not performing home inspections increases the risk that the properties are not maintained in compliance with the program?s requirements. Cause: The error was caused by an oversight in the monitoring of the homes as the City of Phoenix usually takes the responsibility of inspecting the homes for this requirement. Criteria: 24 CFR sections 92.209(i), 92.251(f), and 92.504(d), require LCSA to perform on-site inspections every two years to determine compliance with property standards. Recommendation: We recommend maintaining a list or memoranda including the items inspected at each home during routine inspections for documentation purposes. Views of Responsible Officials: See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-102 ? Improve the Timeliness of Filing the Annual Audit (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context ? LCSA?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package and a lack of timely reporting to grantor agencies, who rely on this information to monitor compliance. Cause ? The cause was a lack of timely account reconciliation by LCSA?s Finance Department. Criteria ? The terms of LCSA?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of LCSA?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that LCSA devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of LCSA?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials - See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-101 ? Improve Home Inspection Process (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context: LCSA did not properly document the procedures taken to inspect the homes maintained through their HOME program. Effect: Not performing home inspections increases the risk that the properties are not maintained in compliance with the program?s requirements. Cause: The error was caused by an oversight in the monitoring of the homes as the City of Phoenix usually takes the responsibility of inspecting the homes for this requirement. Criteria: 24 CFR sections 92.209(i), 92.251(f), and 92.504(d), require LCSA to perform on-site inspections every two years to determine compliance with property standards. Recommendation: We recommend maintaining a list or memoranda including the items inspected at each home during routine inspections for documentation purposes. Views of Responsible Officials: See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-102 ? Improve the Timeliness of Filing the Annual Audit (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context ? LCSA?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package and a lack of timely reporting to grantor agencies, who rely on this information to monitor compliance. Cause ? The cause was a lack of timely account reconciliation by LCSA?s Finance Department. Criteria ? The terms of LCSA?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of LCSA?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that LCSA devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of LCSA?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials - See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-101 ? Improve Home Inspection Process (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context: LCSA did not properly document the procedures taken to inspect the homes maintained through their HOME program. Effect: Not performing home inspections increases the risk that the properties are not maintained in compliance with the program?s requirements. Cause: The error was caused by an oversight in the monitoring of the homes as the City of Phoenix usually takes the responsibility of inspecting the homes for this requirement. Criteria: 24 CFR sections 92.209(i), 92.251(f), and 92.504(d), require LCSA to perform on-site inspections every two years to determine compliance with property standards. Recommendation: We recommend maintaining a list or memoranda including the items inspected at each home during routine inspections for documentation purposes. Views of Responsible Officials: See LCSA?s corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-102 ? Improve the Timeliness of Filing the Annual Audit (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context ? LCSA?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package and a lack of timely reporting to grantor agencies, who rely on this information to monitor compliance. Cause ? The cause was a lack of timely account reconciliation by LCSA?s Finance Department. Criteria ? The terms of LCSA?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of LCSA?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that LCSA devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of LCSA?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials - See LCSA?s corrective action plan.