Audit 415437

FY End
2026-03-31
Total Expended
$4.10M
Findings
1
Programs
3
Organization: Rome Housing Authority (NY)
Year: 2026 Accepted: 2026-10-29

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
1241303 2026-001 Material Weakness Yes N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.871 SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS $3.75M Yes 1
14.850 PUBLIC HOUSING OPERATING FUND $203,113 Yes 0
14.872 PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND $150,000 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
VXJCYZT7JKL8 Tami Lucia Auditee
3153372600 Cole Monroe Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

The accompanying schedule presents the expenditures incurred (and related awards received) by Rome Housing Authority (the Authority) that are reimbursable under federal programs of federal agencies providing financial assistance awards. For the purpose of this schedule, only the portion of the program expenditures reimbursable with such federal funds is reported in the accompanying schedule. Program expenditures in excess of the maximum federal reimbursement authorized or the portion of the program expenditures that were funded with local or other nonfederal funds are excluded from the accompanying schedule. This schedule also only includes the amounts expended by the Authority, none of the amount expended, if any, by the blended or discretely present component units have been included.
The expenditures included in the accompanying schedule were reported on the 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. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of the basic financial statements.
The Authority has not elected to use the 15% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed in the Uniform Guidance, section 414.

Finding Details

Criteria: HUD requires that all units under the Housing Choice Vouchers 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 three (3) instances, a unit that failed its HQS inspection and was not properly abated. Context: This finding represents an issue within the Housing Voucher Cluster program, as it was identified in three (3) files tested out of a sample of four (4) 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 Housing Voucher Cluster program. This may be due to inadequate monitoring, or failure to adhere to established protocols.Effect: This non-compliance undermines the integrity of the Housing Choice Vouchers 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.Questioned Costs: The exact monetary impact needs further investigation to determine the amount of HAP that should have been abated for the period of non-compliance. Management Views: The auditee acknowledges the deficiency in enforcing Housing Quality Standards (HQS) as highlighted in the finding. In response to this issue, the management commits to implementing a comprehensive Corrective Action Plan.