Audit 45759

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$17.21M
Findings
8
Programs
7

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
46721 2022-002 Material Weakness - E
46722 2022-001 Material Weakness - E
46723 2022-001 Material Weakness - E
46724 2022-001 Material Weakness - E
623163 2022-002 Material Weakness - E
623164 2022-001 Material Weakness - E
623165 2022-001 Material Weakness - E
623166 2022-001 Material Weakness - E

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $1.41M Yes 1
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $574,763 Yes 1
14.879 Mainstream Vouchers $407,926 Yes 1
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $287,984 - 0
17.274 Youthbuild $204,833 - 0
14.896 Family Self-Sufficiency Program $131,651 - 0
14.870 Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators $59,739 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
WR6KJZGQJGX8 Benjamin Stevenson Auditee
8636872911 Becky Sabetsky Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NOTE C - SUB-RECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of the Lakeland Housing Authority (the "Authority") and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards ("Uniform Guidance"). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. In accordance with HUD regulations, HUD considers the Annual Budget Authority for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program ("HCV"), AL Number 14.871, to be an expenditure for the purposes of this schedule. Therefore, the amount in this schedule represents the total amount received directly from HUD and not the total expenditures paid by the Authority. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Authority did not elect to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Authority had no sub-recipients.
Title: NOTE D - NONCASH ASSISTANCE AND OTHER Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of the Lakeland Housing Authority (the "Authority") and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards ("Uniform Guidance"). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. In accordance with HUD regulations, HUD considers the Annual Budget Authority for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program ("HCV"), AL Number 14.871, to be an expenditure for the purposes of this schedule. Therefore, the amount in this schedule represents the total amount received directly from HUD and not the total expenditures paid by the Authority. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Authority did not elect to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate. The Authority did not receive any noncash assistance, federal loans, or federally funded insurance during the year ended December 31, 2022.

Finding Details

2022-002 Eligibility Public and Indian Housing Program ? AL No. 14.850 Material Weakness in Internal Control Material Noncompliance Condition: Out of an approximate population of 257 tenants, 30 tenant files were tested and the following deficiencies were noted: ? 5 files had incorrect income calculations, and ? 1 file was completed but not entered into the system. Criteria: The Authority?s ACOP and 24 CFR 960.259 requires internal controls to be in place to ensure proper procedures are being followed in compliance with HUD requirements regarding complete and accurate tenant files. Context: The auditor randomly selected 30 tenant files out of the population, which is considered to be a statistically valid sample. The auditor reviewed the tenant files and support to ensure that proper procedure are being followed and that the Authority is in compliance with HUD requirements regarding timely, complete, and accurate tenant files. Cause: The Authority did not have the available staff to fully implement the established internal controls to ensure proper compliance with regards to timely recertifications and collection of required HUD documentation to complete a tenants file. Effect: The Authority is not in full compliance with HUD requirements regarding eligibility which could result in the incorrect amount of rental assistance provided. Questioned Costs: None. Auditor Recommendations: The Authority should consider reevaluating their established procedures and controls in place to ensure full compliance in regards to eligibility. The Authority needs to consider the impact to the rest of the population of tenant files that were not selected as part of the auditor?s sample. Management Response: See Corrective Action Plan.
2022-001 Eligibility Housing Voucher Cluster Material Weakness in Internal Control Material Noncompliance Condition: Out of an approximate population of 1,436 tenants, 43 tenant files were tested and the following deficiencies were noted: ? 13 files had incorrect utility allowance calculations, ? 12 files had an incorrect income calculation, and ? 2 files utilized incorrect payment standard. Criteria: The Authority?s Administrative Plan and 24 CFR 982.516 requires internal controls to be in place to ensure proper procedures are being followed in compliance with HUD requirements regarding complete and accurate tenant files. Context: The auditor randomly selected 43 tenant files out of the population, which we consider to be a statistically valid sample size. The auditor reviewed the tenant files and support to ensure that proper procedure are being followed and that the Authority is in compliance with HUD requirements regarding timely, complete, and accurate tenant files. Cause: The Authority did not have the available staff to fully implement the established internal controls to ensure proper compliance with regards to timely recertifications and collection of required HUD documentation to complete a tenants file. In addition, during the year the Authority was in the process of implementing Moving-to-Work program, as well as catching up from post-COVID waivers and extensions. Effect: The Authority is not in compliance with HUD requirements regarding eligibility which could result in the incorrect amount of rental assistance provided. Questioned Costs: None. Auditor Recommendations: The Authority should consider reevaluating their established procedures and controls in place to ensure full compliance in regards to eligibility. The Authority needs to consider the impact to the rest of the population of tenant files that were not selected as part of the auditor?s sample. Management Response: See Corrective Action Plan.
2022-001 Eligibility Housing Voucher Cluster Material Weakness in Internal Control Material Noncompliance Condition: Out of an approximate population of 1,436 tenants, 43 tenant files were tested and the following deficiencies were noted: ? 13 files had incorrect utility allowance calculations, ? 12 files had an incorrect income calculation, and ? 2 files utilized incorrect payment standard. Criteria: The Authority?s Administrative Plan and 24 CFR 982.516 requires internal controls to be in place to ensure proper procedures are being followed in compliance with HUD requirements regarding complete and accurate tenant files. Context: The auditor randomly selected 43 tenant files out of the population, which we consider to be a statistically valid sample size. The auditor reviewed the tenant files and support to ensure that proper procedure are being followed and that the Authority is in compliance with HUD requirements regarding timely, complete, and accurate tenant files. Cause: The Authority did not have the available staff to fully implement the established internal controls to ensure proper compliance with regards to timely recertifications and collection of required HUD documentation to complete a tenants file. In addition, during the year the Authority was in the process of implementing Moving-to-Work program, as well as catching up from post-COVID waivers and extensions. Effect: The Authority is not in compliance with HUD requirements regarding eligibility which could result in the incorrect amount of rental assistance provided. Questioned Costs: None. Auditor Recommendations: The Authority should consider reevaluating their established procedures and controls in place to ensure full compliance in regards to eligibility. The Authority needs to consider the impact to the rest of the population of tenant files that were not selected as part of the auditor?s sample. Management Response: See Corrective Action Plan.
2022-001 Eligibility Housing Voucher Cluster Material Weakness in Internal Control Material Noncompliance Condition: Out of an approximate population of 1,436 tenants, 43 tenant files were tested and the following deficiencies were noted: ? 13 files had incorrect utility allowance calculations, ? 12 files had an incorrect income calculation, and ? 2 files utilized incorrect payment standard. Criteria: The Authority?s Administrative Plan and 24 CFR 982.516 requires internal controls to be in place to ensure proper procedures are being followed in compliance with HUD requirements regarding complete and accurate tenant files. Context: The auditor randomly selected 43 tenant files out of the population, which we consider to be a statistically valid sample size. The auditor reviewed the tenant files and support to ensure that proper procedure are being followed and that the Authority is in compliance with HUD requirements regarding timely, complete, and accurate tenant files. Cause: The Authority did not have the available staff to fully implement the established internal controls to ensure proper compliance with regards to timely recertifications and collection of required HUD documentation to complete a tenants file. In addition, during the year the Authority was in the process of implementing Moving-to-Work program, as well as catching up from post-COVID waivers and extensions. Effect: The Authority is not in compliance with HUD requirements regarding eligibility which could result in the incorrect amount of rental assistance provided. Questioned Costs: None. Auditor Recommendations: The Authority should consider reevaluating their established procedures and controls in place to ensure full compliance in regards to eligibility. The Authority needs to consider the impact to the rest of the population of tenant files that were not selected as part of the auditor?s sample. Management Response: See Corrective Action Plan.
2022-002 Eligibility Public and Indian Housing Program ? AL No. 14.850 Material Weakness in Internal Control Material Noncompliance Condition: Out of an approximate population of 257 tenants, 30 tenant files were tested and the following deficiencies were noted: ? 5 files had incorrect income calculations, and ? 1 file was completed but not entered into the system. Criteria: The Authority?s ACOP and 24 CFR 960.259 requires internal controls to be in place to ensure proper procedures are being followed in compliance with HUD requirements regarding complete and accurate tenant files. Context: The auditor randomly selected 30 tenant files out of the population, which is considered to be a statistically valid sample. The auditor reviewed the tenant files and support to ensure that proper procedure are being followed and that the Authority is in compliance with HUD requirements regarding timely, complete, and accurate tenant files. Cause: The Authority did not have the available staff to fully implement the established internal controls to ensure proper compliance with regards to timely recertifications and collection of required HUD documentation to complete a tenants file. Effect: The Authority is not in full compliance with HUD requirements regarding eligibility which could result in the incorrect amount of rental assistance provided. Questioned Costs: None. Auditor Recommendations: The Authority should consider reevaluating their established procedures and controls in place to ensure full compliance in regards to eligibility. The Authority needs to consider the impact to the rest of the population of tenant files that were not selected as part of the auditor?s sample. Management Response: See Corrective Action Plan.
2022-001 Eligibility Housing Voucher Cluster Material Weakness in Internal Control Material Noncompliance Condition: Out of an approximate population of 1,436 tenants, 43 tenant files were tested and the following deficiencies were noted: ? 13 files had incorrect utility allowance calculations, ? 12 files had an incorrect income calculation, and ? 2 files utilized incorrect payment standard. Criteria: The Authority?s Administrative Plan and 24 CFR 982.516 requires internal controls to be in place to ensure proper procedures are being followed in compliance with HUD requirements regarding complete and accurate tenant files. Context: The auditor randomly selected 43 tenant files out of the population, which we consider to be a statistically valid sample size. The auditor reviewed the tenant files and support to ensure that proper procedure are being followed and that the Authority is in compliance with HUD requirements regarding timely, complete, and accurate tenant files. Cause: The Authority did not have the available staff to fully implement the established internal controls to ensure proper compliance with regards to timely recertifications and collection of required HUD documentation to complete a tenants file. In addition, during the year the Authority was in the process of implementing Moving-to-Work program, as well as catching up from post-COVID waivers and extensions. Effect: The Authority is not in compliance with HUD requirements regarding eligibility which could result in the incorrect amount of rental assistance provided. Questioned Costs: None. Auditor Recommendations: The Authority should consider reevaluating their established procedures and controls in place to ensure full compliance in regards to eligibility. The Authority needs to consider the impact to the rest of the population of tenant files that were not selected as part of the auditor?s sample. Management Response: See Corrective Action Plan.
2022-001 Eligibility Housing Voucher Cluster Material Weakness in Internal Control Material Noncompliance Condition: Out of an approximate population of 1,436 tenants, 43 tenant files were tested and the following deficiencies were noted: ? 13 files had incorrect utility allowance calculations, ? 12 files had an incorrect income calculation, and ? 2 files utilized incorrect payment standard. Criteria: The Authority?s Administrative Plan and 24 CFR 982.516 requires internal controls to be in place to ensure proper procedures are being followed in compliance with HUD requirements regarding complete and accurate tenant files. Context: The auditor randomly selected 43 tenant files out of the population, which we consider to be a statistically valid sample size. The auditor reviewed the tenant files and support to ensure that proper procedure are being followed and that the Authority is in compliance with HUD requirements regarding timely, complete, and accurate tenant files. Cause: The Authority did not have the available staff to fully implement the established internal controls to ensure proper compliance with regards to timely recertifications and collection of required HUD documentation to complete a tenants file. In addition, during the year the Authority was in the process of implementing Moving-to-Work program, as well as catching up from post-COVID waivers and extensions. Effect: The Authority is not in compliance with HUD requirements regarding eligibility which could result in the incorrect amount of rental assistance provided. Questioned Costs: None. Auditor Recommendations: The Authority should consider reevaluating their established procedures and controls in place to ensure full compliance in regards to eligibility. The Authority needs to consider the impact to the rest of the population of tenant files that were not selected as part of the auditor?s sample. Management Response: See Corrective Action Plan.
2022-001 Eligibility Housing Voucher Cluster Material Weakness in Internal Control Material Noncompliance Condition: Out of an approximate population of 1,436 tenants, 43 tenant files were tested and the following deficiencies were noted: ? 13 files had incorrect utility allowance calculations, ? 12 files had an incorrect income calculation, and ? 2 files utilized incorrect payment standard. Criteria: The Authority?s Administrative Plan and 24 CFR 982.516 requires internal controls to be in place to ensure proper procedures are being followed in compliance with HUD requirements regarding complete and accurate tenant files. Context: The auditor randomly selected 43 tenant files out of the population, which we consider to be a statistically valid sample size. The auditor reviewed the tenant files and support to ensure that proper procedure are being followed and that the Authority is in compliance with HUD requirements regarding timely, complete, and accurate tenant files. Cause: The Authority did not have the available staff to fully implement the established internal controls to ensure proper compliance with regards to timely recertifications and collection of required HUD documentation to complete a tenants file. In addition, during the year the Authority was in the process of implementing Moving-to-Work program, as well as catching up from post-COVID waivers and extensions. Effect: The Authority is not in compliance with HUD requirements regarding eligibility which could result in the incorrect amount of rental assistance provided. Questioned Costs: None. Auditor Recommendations: The Authority should consider reevaluating their established procedures and controls in place to ensure full compliance in regards to eligibility. The Authority needs to consider the impact to the rest of the population of tenant files that were not selected as part of the auditor?s sample. Management Response: See Corrective Action Plan.