Corrective Action Plans

Finding 501988 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Meadow Lane Housing Development Fund Company, Inc.

NY

Eligibility HUD Housing Programs

An age waiver has been submitted to HUD and is currently being reviewed. We are awaiting their decision. While we await a decision, Meadow Lane will review all existing application for eligibility and advise any existing applicants who are not of age that they are no longer eligible via mail. Antic...

An age waiver has been submitted to HUD and is currently being reviewed. We are awaiting their decision. While we await a decision, Meadow Lane will review all existing application for eligibility and advise any existing applicants who are not of age that they are no longer eligible via mail. Anticipated Completion Date: Pending HUD approval of age waiver

View Audit 324170

Finding 501984 (2023-005)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Danville Redevelopment & Housing Authority

VA

Special Tests & Provisions HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency

Authority Response and Planned Corrective Action: The Authority accepts the recommendation of the auditor. The Authority will increase oversight in the Public Housing Capital Fund program to ensure that established internal control policies related to wage rate requirements are being followed. Dona...

Authority Response and Planned Corrective Action: The Authority accepts the recommendation of the auditor. The Authority will increase oversight in the Public Housing Capital Fund program to ensure that established internal control policies related to wage rate requirements are being followed. Donald Paredez, Executive Director, is responsible for implementing this corrective action by December 31, 2024.

View Audit 324142

Finding 501982 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Danville Redevelopment & Housing Authority

VA

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

Authority Response and Planned Corrective Action: The Authority accepts the recommendation of the auditor. The Authority will increase oversight in the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Mainstream Vouchers programs to ensure that established internal control policies related to HQS inspections ...

Authority Response and Planned Corrective Action: The Authority accepts the recommendation of the auditor. The Authority will increase oversight in the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Mainstream Vouchers programs to ensure that established internal control policies related to HQS inspections are being followed on a timely basis. Donald Paredez, Executive Director, is responsible for implementing this corrective action by December 31, 2024.

View Audit 324142 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 501981 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Danville Redevelopment & Housing Authority

VA

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Eligibility

Authority Response and Planned Corrective Action: The Authority agrees with the finding and will increase oversight related to the maintenance of tenant files to better monitor adequacy with compliance requirements. Donald Paredez, Executive Director, is responsible for implementing this corrective ...

Authority Response and Planned Corrective Action: The Authority agrees with the finding and will increase oversight related to the maintenance of tenant files to better monitor adequacy with compliance requirements. Donald Paredez, Executive Director, is responsible for implementing this corrective action by December 31, 2024.

View Audit 324142 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 501980 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Danville Redevelopment & Housing Authority

VA

Questioned Costs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment HUD Housing Programs

Authority Response and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the Auditors' finding and will implement the required updates and safeguards to ensure that the Authority complies with Section 19 of the ACC to remedy the aforementioned deficiencies. Donald Paredez, Executive Director, is res...

Authority Response and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the Auditors' finding and will implement the required updates and safeguards to ensure that the Authority complies with Section 19 of the ACC to remedy the aforementioned deficiencies. Donald Paredez, Executive Director, is responsible for implementing this corrective action by December 31, 2024.

View Audit 324142 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 501932 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee

WA

HUD Housing Programs Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Finding ref number: 2023-002 Finding caption: The Housing Authority had inadequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with the Housing Quality Standards enforcement requirements of its Housing Voucher Cluster program. Name, address, and telephone of Housing Authority contact person: Joanna Te...

Finding ref number: 2023-002 Finding caption: The Housing Authority had inadequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with the Housing Quality Standards enforcement requirements of its Housing Voucher Cluster program. Name, address, and telephone of Housing Authority contact person: Joanna Tepley, Finance Director 1555 S. Methow Street Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 663-7421 Corrective action the auditee plans to take in response to the finding: The HCV department will be creating an Excel spreadsheet for the inspector to complete and utilize to better manage compliance dates. It will include the failed inspection date, compliance due date, tenant and landlord names, passed date, abatement start date, and memos. In addition, the supervisor will be monitoring this spreadsheet and auditing inspection compliance more frequently. Anticipated date to complete the corrective action: Immediately

View Audit 324117

Finding 501928 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee

WA

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Finding ref number: 2023-001 Finding caption: The Housing Authority had inadequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with the Housing Quality Standards inspection requirements of its Project-Based Rental Assistance Program. Name, address, and telephone of Housing Authority contact person: Jo...

Finding ref number: 2023-001 Finding caption: The Housing Authority had inadequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with the Housing Quality Standards inspection requirements of its Project-Based Rental Assistance Program. Name, address, and telephone of Housing Authority contact person: Joanna Tepley, Finance Director 1555 S. Methow Street Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 663-7421 Corrective action the auditee plans to take in response to the finding: In 2023, CCWHA resumed its annual inspections of leased units, assigning a specific inspection month to each property. We acknowledge that, during this transition, certain units were not inspected within the expected annual timeline, as noted by the State Auditor's Office. This was primarily due to tenant refusals and necessary rescheduling. To address this, CCWHA has implemented the following corrective measures: 1.Revised Inspection Schedule: We have adopted a new system to ensure that inspections are completed in the month preceding the assigned inspection month from the prior year. 2.Ongoing Staff Training: Housing Authority staff responsible for inspections will continue to receive regular training to emphasize the importance of timely, comprehensive assessments. This training reinforces the need for compliance with federal Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the importance of maintaining accurate records. We fully understand the importance of adhering to HQS requirements to ensure a safe and healthy living environment for our tenants. We are committed to continuously improving our inspection processes and appreciate the opportunity to address these concerns. Anticipated date to complete the corrective action: Immediately

View Audit 324117

Finding 501918 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

City of Clifton

NJ

Eligibility HUD Housing Programs

The Clifton Public Housing Agency has contracted with PHA-Web as the software system managing the Housing Choice Voucher Program. This system allows the PHA to put "on hold" any landlord/tenant payments that are not to be processed due to outstanding requirements such as lease documents, tenant inco...

The Clifton Public Housing Agency has contracted with PHA-Web as the software system managing the Housing Choice Voucher Program. This system allows the PHA to put "on hold" any landlord/tenant payments that are not to be processed due to outstanding requirements such as lease documents, tenant income verification, inspection failures or any other missing information that the PHA may need to process the monthly payment. Therefore, "on Hold" checks are not processed until the tenant/landloard complies with all the requirements. Also, any checks that are released are forwarded to the City's positive pay file for processing.

View Audit 324075

Finding 501915 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara

CA

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency

Finding 2023-001 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program Assistance Listing Number: 14.871 Noncompliance – N. Special Tests and Provisions - Housing Quality Standards Non Compliance Material to the Financial ...

Finding 2023-001 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program Assistance Listing Number: 14.871 Noncompliance – N. Special Tests and Provisions - Housing Quality Standards Non Compliance Material to the Financial Statements: No Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance for Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: Housing Quality Standards Inspections. The PHA must inspect the unit leased to a family at least biennially to determine if the unit meets the Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the PHA must conduct quality control re-inspections. The PHA must prepare a unit inspection report (24 CFR sections 982.158(d) and 982.405(b)). For units that fail inspection the PHA must correct all life threatening HQS deficiencies within 24 hours and all other deficiencies within 30 days. Condition: Based upon inspection of the Authority’s files and on discussion with management, there was a failed inspection that did not pass reinspection within 30 days without penalty. Context: There were approximately six hundred ninety four (694) failed inspections during the audit period. Of a sample size of twenty-five (25) failed inspections, one (1) unit did not pass reinspection within 30 days. HAP was not abated nor was the tenant transferred. Known Questioned Costs: $4,107 Our sample size is statistically valid. Cause: There is a significant deficiency in internal controls over the compliance for the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. Effect: The Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program is in non-compliance with the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority design and implement a corrective action plan that will assure compliance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement. Authority Response: The Authority accepts the recommendation of the auditor and will make the necessary changes to its inspection process to ensure enforcement of Housing Quality Standards (or any subsequent replacement). Irene Melton, Director of Finance, is responsible for implementing this corrective action by December 31, 2024

View Audit 324070 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 501840 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Athens Housing Authority

GA

HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions Significant Deficiency

2023-002 – Reserve Funds for Replacement Condition: Current year HUD required reserve deposits were not made in accordance with the RCC. Corrective Action Planned: Management is to make the required deposits to get the account funded at a level in compliance with the RCC. Person responsible f...

2023-002 – Reserve Funds for Replacement Condition: Current year HUD required reserve deposits were not made in accordance with the RCC. Corrective Action Planned: Management is to make the required deposits to get the account funded at a level in compliance with the RCC. Person responsible for corrective action: Akinola Popoola, Executive Director Telephone: (256) 232-5300 x 8 Trudi Harris, Property Manager Anticipated Completion Date: Management expects the accounts to be back in compliance by the end of the 2024 fiscal year.

View Audit 323958

Finding 501839 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Athens Housing Authority

GA

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Reporting

2023-001 - Determination of Contract Rents, Maintenance of Tenant Files Condition: Eligibility recertification procedures required as a part of the annual recertification have not been performed or not performed sufficiently for tenants housed as of December 31, 2023. Corrective Action Planned: ...

2023-001 - Determination of Contract Rents, Maintenance of Tenant Files Condition: Eligibility recertification procedures required as a part of the annual recertification have not been performed or not performed sufficiently for tenants housed as of December 31, 2023. Corrective Action Planned: Staff has worked diligently to get all tenants housed at the Housing Authority recertified with sufficient documentation. Management believes all issues with tenant files to be corrected as of the report date. Staff are to receive continued education training on the operations of the RAD program and the compliance requirements. Person responsible for corrective action: Akinola Popoola, Executive Director Telephone: (256) 232-5300 x 8 Trudi Harris, Property Manager Anticipated Completion Date: Management believes files have been corrected as of the 2023 year-end audit report date.

View Audit 323958

Finding 501744 (2023-001)

None 2023

Highland House, Inc. 023-Eh-276

MA

HUD Housing Programs Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility

FINDINGS - MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAM AUDIT Department of Housing and Urban Development Finding, 2023-001: Major Programs: Major Program: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, Federal Assistance Listing Number 14.157 RECOMMENDATION The auditor recommends ensuring all tenants’ 90-day E...

FINDINGS - MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAM AUDIT Department of Housing and Urban Development Finding, 2023-001: Major Programs: Major Program: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, Federal Assistance Listing Number 14.157 RECOMMENDATION The auditor recommends ensuring all tenants’ 90-day EIV reports are generated within the required time period to verify tenant information promptly and help reduce errors in subsidy payments. ACTION TAKEN The Project will be monitoring use of the EIV system for move ins and recertifications.

View Audit 323817

Finding 501725 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

County of Passaic

NJ

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency

Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program -Finding 2023-002 Finding – Of a sample size of 25 units that previously failed inspection, one unit did not pass reinspection within 30 days. Housing assistance payments were not abated nor was the tenant evicted resulting in questioned cost of $3,412. Thi...

Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program -Finding 2023-002 Finding – Of a sample size of 25 units that previously failed inspection, one unit did not pass reinspection within 30 days. Housing assistance payments were not abated nor was the tenant evicted resulting in questioned cost of $3,412. This is considered a significant deficiency in internal controls over compliance for special tests and provisions type of compliance related to Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections. The Agency has not properly performed HQS inspections in compliance with program requirements. Recommendation – The Agency design and implement internal control procedures that will reasonably assure compliance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement. Corrective Action – The Agency will increase oversight in the Section 8 Housing Choice voucher Program with respect to following up on units that previously failed inspections in accordance with HQS to ensure that established internal control policies are being followed on a timely basis. Implementation Date – August 1, 2024

View Audit 323806 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 501724 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

County of Passaic

NJ

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Eligibility

Finding – Of a sample size of 21 tenant files, income was miscalculated on one file resulting in questioned costs of $304. This is considered a significant deficiency in internal controls over the compliance for the eligibility type of compliance related to the maintenance of tenant files. The Agenc...

Finding – Of a sample size of 21 tenant files, income was miscalculated on one file resulting in questioned costs of $304. This is considered a significant deficiency in internal controls over the compliance for the eligibility type of compliance related to the maintenance of tenant files. The Agency has not properly considered, designed, implemented, maintained and monitored a system of internal controls that reasonably assures the program is in compliance. Recommendation – The Agency design and implement internal control procedures that will reasonably assure compliance with Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement. Corrective Action - The Agency will increase oversight in the Section 8 Housing Choice voucher Program with respect to calculated income to ensure that established internal control policies are being followed on a timely basis. Implementation Date -August 1, 2024

View Audit 323806 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 501700 (2023-001)

None 2023

Virginia Supportive Housing

VA

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Finding Reference Number: 2023-001 Description of Finding: Virginia Supportive Housing (the Agency), was undergoing staff and programmatic reorganization during the time required to submit the audit. This resulted in the Agency being unable to timely meet the compliance audit testing in a timely man...

Finding Reference Number: 2023-001 Description of Finding: Virginia Supportive Housing (the Agency), was undergoing staff and programmatic reorganization during the time required to submit the audit. This resulted in the Agency being unable to timely meet the compliance audit testing in a timely manner and submit the completed audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) by the statutory deadline. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: The Agency agrees with the audit finding. Corrective Action: The corrective action was for the Agency to submit the completed audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC). Status of Corrective Action: Completed. Name of Contact Person: W. Carter Dages, Jr., Director of Finance; (804) 314-7870; cdages@SupportWorksHousing.org Projected Completion Date: Report was filed on October 3, 2024.

View Audit 323771

Finding 501693 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Chaska Manor Dba: Talheim

MN

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Cash Management

SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY 2023-002 Deposit of surplus cash to residual receipts more than 90 days Recommendation: Management should continue to evaluate their internal policies and procedures to ensure surplus cash is deposited within 90 days of year-end. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding...

SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY 2023-002 Deposit of surplus cash to residual receipts more than 90 days Recommendation: Management should continue to evaluate their internal policies and procedures to ensure surplus cash is deposited within 90 days of year-end. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Management adopt policies of earlier deposit or switch to electronic methods. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Nicole Chwala, CEO Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 2024

View Audit 323755

Finding 501546 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Stand Down Housing Westerly, Inc.

RI

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Cash Management

FINDING 2023-003: Section 811 Capital Advance Program and Project Rental Assistance Contract ALN# 14.181 Recommendation: Management will immediately transfer the delinquent surplus cash to the residual receipts reserve account and implement robust internal controls to ensure all future deposits are ...

FINDING 2023-003: Section 811 Capital Advance Program and Project Rental Assistance Contract ALN# 14.181 Recommendation: Management will immediately transfer the delinquent surplus cash to the residual receipts reserve account and implement robust internal controls to ensure all future deposits are made promptly and in compliance with the Regulatory Agreement. Action Taken: Management has transferred the overdue amount to the residual receipts reserve account and implemented enhanced internal controls to prevent future non-compliance.

View Audit 323597

Finding 501545 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Stand Down Housing Westerly, Inc.

RI

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties HUD Housing Programs

FINDING 2023-002: Section 811 Capital Advance Program and Project Rental Assistance Contract ALN# 14.181 Recommendation: Management will implement a comprehensive internal control system to ensure all tenant files include required documentation, and will conduct a thorough review of all current tena...

FINDING 2023-002: Section 811 Capital Advance Program and Project Rental Assistance Contract ALN# 14.181 Recommendation: Management will implement a comprehensive internal control system to ensure all tenant files include required documentation, and will conduct a thorough review of all current tenant files to verify compliance and completeness. Action Taken: Ownership agrees with the auditor’s finding and recommendation and has hired a new management agent to oversee the implementation of a comprehensive internal control system, ensuring all tenant files include required documentation

View Audit 323597

Finding 501544 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Stand Down Housing Westerly, Inc.

RI

HUD Housing Programs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

FINDING 2023-001: Section 811 Capital Advance Program and Project Rental Assistance Contract ALN# 14.181 Recommendation: Management will implement internal controls to ensure timely monthly contributions to the replacement reserve and will address the shortfall by making up the missed deposits in th...

FINDING 2023-001: Section 811 Capital Advance Program and Project Rental Assistance Contract ALN# 14.181 Recommendation: Management will implement internal controls to ensure timely monthly contributions to the replacement reserve and will address the shortfall by making up the missed deposits in the subsequent period alongside the normal required contributions. Action Taken: Management will make the necessary required deposits to bring the balance of the reserve for replacement in alignment with requirements of Section 811 Capital Advance Program Regulatory Agreement.

View Audit 323597

Finding 501543 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Stand Down Housing, Inc.

RI

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

FINDING 2023-002: Section 811 Capital Advance Program and Project Rental Assistance Contract ALN# 14.181 Recommendation: Management will implement internal controls to ensure timely monthly contributions to the replacement reserve and will address the shortfall by making up the missed deposits in th...

FINDING 2023-002: Section 811 Capital Advance Program and Project Rental Assistance Contract ALN# 14.181 Recommendation: Management will implement internal controls to ensure timely monthly contributions to the replacement reserve and will address the shortfall by making up the missed deposits in the subsequent period alongside the normal required contributions. Action Taken: The Organization will make the necessary required deposits to bring the balance of the reserve for replacement in alignment with requirements of Section 811 Capital Advance Program Regulatory Agreement.

View Audit 323596 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 501542 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Stand Down Housing, Inc.

RI

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties HUD Housing Programs

FINDING 2023-001: Section 811 Capital Advance Program and Project Rental Assistance Contract ALN# 14.181 Recommendation: Management will implement a comprehensive internal control system to ensure all tenant files include required documentation, and will conduct a thorough review of all current tena...

FINDING 2023-001: Section 811 Capital Advance Program and Project Rental Assistance Contract ALN# 14.181 Recommendation: Management will implement a comprehensive internal control system to ensure all tenant files include required documentation, and will conduct a thorough review of all current tenant files to verify compliance and completeness. Action Taken: Ownership agrees with the auditor’s finding and recommendation and has hired a new management agent to oversee the implementation of a comprehensive internal control system, ensuring all tenant files include required documentation.

View Audit 323596

Finding 501491 (2023-001)

None 2023

Robert H Moore Housing Development Fund Corp.

NY

HUD Housing Programs

Subsequently, on August 2024, the shortfall in the reserve for replacement was funded.

View Audit 323552

Finding 501480 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Alamo Area Mutual Housing Association

TX

Questioned Costs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties HUD Housing Programs

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Name and Number of the Project: Alamo Area Mutual Housing Association Audit Firm: M Group, LLP Audit Period: The year ended December 31, 2023 Compliance Review A. COMMENTS ON FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS We concur with the findings and recommendations of our auditors rega...

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Name and Number of the Project: Alamo Area Mutual Housing Association Audit Firm: M Group, LLP Audit Period: The year ended December 31, 2023 Compliance Review A. COMMENTS ON FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS We concur with the findings and recommendations of our auditors regarding our noncompliance as cited in the accompanying Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs. ACTIONS TAKEN FINDING 2023-003: Section 223(a)(7) HUD Insured Loan, Assistance Listing 14.135 - AAMHA Western Hills, LLC HUD Project No. 115-115888, AAMHA KPTP, LLC HUD Project No 115-35652 and Section 223(f) HUD Insured Loan, Assistance Listing 14.155 - AAMHA Calcasieu, LLC HUD Project No 115-11280Section 223(a)(7) HUD Insured Loan, Assistance Listing 14.135. Entity expenses and receipts were recorded on the incorrect project’s books. CORRECTIVE ACTION COMPLETED: a. AAMHA Western Hills, LLC - On April 24, 2024, $3,199 was received from an affiliate. b. AAMHA KPTP, LLC - During 2023, $16,321 was received from affiliates. On May 10, 2023, the Project received $8,027. c. AAMHA Calcasieu, LLC – On April 16, 2024, the Project received $5,869 from an affiliate. We have prepared the corrective action plan as required by the standards applicable to financial statements contained in Government Auditing Standards and by the audit 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). Any questions regarding the above corrective action plan should be directed to Christine Drennon, Executive Director.

View Audit 323539 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 501253 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

First Ame Housing Association

WA

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Finding 2023-003 – Federal Award Finding Name of Official Responsible for Corrective Action: Earl Richardson, First AME Housing Association Interim Executive Director Corrective Action Planned: We appreciate the audit team's diligence in reviewing our financial processes and acknowledge the finding...

Finding 2023-003 – Federal Award Finding Name of Official Responsible for Corrective Action: Earl Richardson, First AME Housing Association Interim Executive Director Corrective Action Planned: We appreciate the audit team's diligence in reviewing our financial processes and acknowledge the finding related to the untimely reserve deposit. 1. Explanation: Example: "The delay in making the reserve deposit was primarily due to management not fully understanding HUD fund authorization per the HUD Handbook 4350. 2. Corrective Actions Taken: We have taken the following corrective actions: All reserve funds have been deposited in the appropriate reserve accounts at our bank. We have implemented a revised deposit schedule that will deposit reserve funds as required after receipt of direct deposit voucher payment from CMS. 3. Preventive Measures: To prevent a recurrence of this issue, we have instituted additional preventive measures, including producing monthly financial reports showing the deposits in a bank reconciliation line of the item and on the balance sheet. 4. Commitment to Compliance: We uphold the highest financial responsibility and compliance standards. Moving forward, we will remain vigilant to ensure timely reserve deposits and will continue to prioritize adherence to all relevant regulations and internal policies."

View Audit 323533

Finding 501252 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

First Ame Housing Association

WA

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Eligibility

Finding 2023-002 – Federal Award Finding Name of Official Responsible for Corrective Action: Earl Richardson, First AME Housing Association Interim Executive Director Corrective Action Planned: Explanation: We acknowledge the oversight and would like to provide context to understand better the circu...

Finding 2023-002 – Federal Award Finding Name of Official Responsible for Corrective Action: Earl Richardson, First AME Housing Association Interim Executive Director Corrective Action Planned: Explanation: We acknowledge the oversight and would like to provide context to understand better the circumstances that led to the delay. We had internal challenges when our previous management company departed, leaving us with incomplete files and late recertifications or recertifications that never started, making it next to impossible to catch up promptly. Next, staff staffing issues contributed to the delays because staff members were not properly trained. Despite these challenges, we recognize the importance of adhering to HUD regulations and are committed to taking corrective measures. Corrective Actions Taken: We initiated immediate corrective actions to rectify the situation upon discovering the late recertifications. We have instituted the following measures to prevent the recurrence of late annual recertifications. 1. Created a recertification schedule and calendar with the annual recertification date, specific dates to notify residents that their annual recertification is due, and dates for submitting the information to CMS and to trac. The schedule and calendar are submitted to the executive director every two weeks to monitor progress, and a meeting is scheduled with staff every two weeks to review recertification issues. 2. We hired a consultant specializing in recertification to train the staff and work with staff daily to answer questions concerning our certification. This is not a one-anddone; our recertification consultant is permanently on call to answer certification issues and continuous staff training. These measures are designed to ensure timely compliance with HUD regulations and to strengthen our internal processes.

View Audit 323533

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