Audit 49520

FY End
2022-03-31
Total Expended
$12.84M
Findings
2
Programs
5
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2022-12-13

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
59937 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N
636379 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $9.85M Yes 1
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $1.85M - 0
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $958,664 - 0
14.895 Jobs-Plus Pilot Initiative $164,521 - 0
14.870 Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators $16,613 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
M7HSMS617Z56 Michael Bishop Auditee
8168369200 Chad Porter Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: (1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Applicable to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal AwardsScope of PresentationThe accompanying schedule presents the expenditures incurred (and related awards received) by the Independence Housing Authority that are reimbursable under federal programs of federal agencies providing financial assistance and state awards. For the purposes of this schedule, only the portion of program expenditures reimbursable with such federal or state funds is reported in the accompanying schedule. Program expenditures in excess of the maximum federal or state reimbursement authorized or the portion of the program expenditures that were funded with local or other nonfederal funds are excluded from the accompanying schedule.Basis of AccountingThe 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. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of 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.Indirect Cost RateThe Authority elected to use the 10% de minimums indirect cost rate as allowed in the Uniform Guidance, section 414. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

Criteria: "The PHA must inspect the unit leased to a family at least bi-annually to determine if the unit meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the PHA must conduct quality control re-inspections. The PHA must prepare a unit inspection report (24 CFR ??982.405, 983.103))."Condition: During our audit, the Authority was unable to provide us with a reliable listing of HQS Inspections or any supporting documentation that any HQS inspections had taken place during the fiscal year under examination. Therefore, we were not able to perform the necessary procedures as described in the Uniform Guidance Part IV HUD 14.871 to ensure compliance with the above criteria. Context: We selected a sample of 40 failed inspections that occurred during the fiscal year. Out of the 40 samples selected, 1 of those lacked the proper documentation and 2 of those did not get reinspected within the proper timeframe. Cause: Controls over compliance associated with the Authority?s grants of federal funds are inadequate. Effect: The Authority is non-compliant with the federal regulations over this federal program, this could potentially result in significant operating and financial penalties. Recommendations: We suggest the Authority structure a system capable of properly overseeing compliance with regulations relative to these grants as well as maintaining more accurate and complete documentation of adherence to compliance. Management Views: Management agrees and has a corrective plan detailing the course of action to be taken in the next fiscal year.
Criteria: "The PHA must inspect the unit leased to a family at least bi-annually to determine if the unit meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the PHA must conduct quality control re-inspections. The PHA must prepare a unit inspection report (24 CFR ??982.405, 983.103))."Condition: During our audit, the Authority was unable to provide us with a reliable listing of HQS Inspections or any supporting documentation that any HQS inspections had taken place during the fiscal year under examination. Therefore, we were not able to perform the necessary procedures as described in the Uniform Guidance Part IV HUD 14.871 to ensure compliance with the above criteria. Context: We selected a sample of 40 failed inspections that occurred during the fiscal year. Out of the 40 samples selected, 1 of those lacked the proper documentation and 2 of those did not get reinspected within the proper timeframe. Cause: Controls over compliance associated with the Authority?s grants of federal funds are inadequate. Effect: The Authority is non-compliant with the federal regulations over this federal program, this could potentially result in significant operating and financial penalties. Recommendations: We suggest the Authority structure a system capable of properly overseeing compliance with regulations relative to these grants as well as maintaining more accurate and complete documentation of adherence to compliance. Management Views: Management agrees and has a corrective plan detailing the course of action to be taken in the next fiscal year.