Corrective Action Plans

Finding 505057 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

FL

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Special Tests & Provisions

2023-003 Special Tests and Provisions – Selection from the Waiting List Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program – CFDA Number 14.871 Mainstream Vouchers – CFDA Number 14.879 Material Weakness in Internal Control and Material Noncompliance This is a repeat finding of 2022-004 from March 31, 2022 ...

2023-003 Special Tests and Provisions – Selection from the Waiting List Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program – CFDA Number 14.871 Mainstream Vouchers – CFDA Number 14.879 Material Weakness in Internal Control and Material Noncompliance This is a repeat finding of 2022-004 from March 31, 2022 Condition: 14 out of 137 new admissions were selected for testing, but testing was suspended after testing 8 files due to the number of errors. Exceptions were noted as follows: • 1 tenant file had the following errors: o The tenant signed the request for tenancy approval form after the voucher expiration date. o The Authority did not follow their administrative plan when selecting applicants for admission. As a result, the tenant was not admitted properly into the Section 8 program. • 1 tenant file error where the tenant and landlord signed the request for tenancy approval form after the voucher expiration date. • 5 tenant file errors where the Authority did not follow their administrative plan when selecting applicants for admission. As a result, the tenants were not admitted properly into the Section 8 program. • 1 tenant file error where the tenant was selected from the tenant-based mainstream waiting list. A separate waiting list was maintained for tenant based mainstream vouchers in the same county or municipality covered by the regular Section 8 waiting list (the mainstream waiting list has currently been exhausted). The Authority's administrative plan does not allow a separate waiting list for the mainstream vouchers. In addition, the separate tenant based mainstream voucher waiting list was ranked randomly by the Authority's system through a lottery ranking technique. This is not in compliance with the Authority's administrative plan, which states that the waiting list should be organized by preference point and then by date and time of application (first come first serve basis). Recommendation: The Authority should correct the deficiencies and ensure staff is aware of acceptable procedures as outlined in the Authority’s Administrative plan. In addition, the Authority should review staffing levels, skill sets and case load. Furthermore, the Authority should utilize an ongoing quality control review process to ensure proper procedures are being followed. Action Taken: We concur with the recommendation. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related staff absences and turnover, we were unable to provide an ongoing quality control review process and provide ongoing staff training and timely management reviews. We are focused on implementing such procedures and will review staffing levels, skill sets, and case load for each employee.

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Finding 505056 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Housing Authority of Brevard County

FL

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Material Weakness

2023-002 Eligibility – Tenant Files Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program – CFDA Number 14.871 Mainstream Vouchers – CFDA Number 14.879 Significant Deficiency in Internal Control and Other Matter to be Reported Under the Uniform Guidance This is a repeat finding of 2022-003, reported as a Materi...

2023-002 Eligibility – Tenant Files Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program – CFDA Number 14.871 Mainstream Vouchers – CFDA Number 14.879 Significant Deficiency in Internal Control and Other Matter to be Reported Under the Uniform Guidance This is a repeat finding of 2022-003, reported as a Material Weakness from March 31, 2022 (initially occurred as Finding 2021-003, Significant Deficiency) Condition: Out of a total tenant population of approximately 1,775 tenants, 25 files were selected for testing. Exceptions were noted as follows: • 1 tenant file error for one missing 214 affidavit form for a member of the household. However, based on the birth certificate, the member of the household is a U.S. citizen. • 1 tenant file had the following errors: o General assistance income was included in income when it should have been excluded. Correcting this error would increase the HAP rent from $958 to $1,027. o One missing 214 affidavit form for a member of the household. However, based on the birth certificate, the member of the household is a U.S. citizen. • 1 tenant file had the following errors: o Two members of the household did not check the checkbox on the 214-affidavit form indicating their immigration status. However, based on the birth certificates, the two household members are U.S. citizens. o The tenant’s medical expense was misreported on the 50058. However, the error had no effect on the HAP rent. • 1 tenant file had the following errors and correcting the errors would decrease the HAP rent from $846 to $724: o Miscalculation of social security income reported on the 50058. o Miscalculation of medical expense reported on the 50058. o Miscalculation of the tenant’s annual unreimbursed childcare costs reported on the 50058. • 1 tenant file error where a member of the household over the age of 18 did not sign the 9886. • 1 tenant file had the following errors and correcting the errors would have no effect on the HAP rent: o Food assistance was included as income when it should have been excluded. o The tenant’s utility allowance was misreported on the 50058. • 1 tenant file error where the tenant’s utility allowance was misreported and correcting the error would decrease the HAP rent from $1,198 to $1,183. • 1 tenant fille error where the tenant did not sign the lease agreement. Recommendation: The Authority should correct the deficiencies noted in the tested files and utilize an ongoing quality control review process on the entire tenant population to ensure proper compliance with the requirements related to tenant eligibility. Ongoing staff training and timely management reviews should be utilized to ensure staff is aware of acceptable procedures. In addition, the Authority should review staffing levels, skill sets and case load. Action Taken: We concur with the recommendation. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related staff absences and turnover, we were unable to provide an ongoing quality control review processes and provide ongoing staff training and timely management reviews. We are focused on implementing such procedures and will review staffing levels, skill sets, and case load for each employee.

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Finding 505054 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Housing Authority of Brevard County

FL

Special Tests & Provisions HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

2023-004 Special Tests and Provisions – UEL Formula (Form 52722) and Formula Income Public and Indian Housing Program – CFDA 14.850 Material Weakness in Internal Control and Material Noncompliance This is a repeat finding of 2022-005 from March 31, 2022 Condition: Unable to test HUD Form 52722, 527...

2023-004 Special Tests and Provisions – UEL Formula (Form 52722) and Formula Income Public and Indian Housing Program – CFDA 14.850 Material Weakness in Internal Control and Material Noncompliance This is a repeat finding of 2022-005 from March 31, 2022 Condition: Unable to test HUD Form 52722, 52723, and the utility ledger for accuracy and completion. Recommendation: The Authority should retain the utility ledger for each fiscal year under audit. Action Taken: We concur with the recommendation. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and related staff absences and turnover, we were not able to retain the utility ledger. We will retain the utility ledger for each fiscal year under audit.

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Finding 505053 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Housing Authority of Brevard County

FL

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Reporting

2023-001 Reporting – Inaccurate and Late FDS Submission and Late OMB Data Collection Form Submission Public and Indian Housing Program – CFDA Number 14.850 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program – CFDA Number 14.871 Mainstream Vouchers – CFDA Number 14.879 Material Weakness in Internal Control an...

2023-001 Reporting – Inaccurate and Late FDS Submission and Late OMB Data Collection Form Submission Public and Indian Housing Program – CFDA Number 14.850 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program – CFDA Number 14.871 Mainstream Vouchers – CFDA Number 14.879 Material Weakness in Internal Control and Material Noncompliance This is a repeat finding of 2022-002 from March 31, 2022 (initially occurred as Finding 2020-002 from March 31, 2020) Condition: The Authority’s original unaudited FDS filing reported the PIH FSS activity under CFDA #14.870 Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services when it should have been reported under CFDA #14.896 PIH Family Self-Sufficiency Program. In addition, the $761,718 of CFP subsidy was reported under CFDA #14.850 Public and Indian Housing when it should have been reported under CFDA #14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund. Furthermore, the unaudited FDS filings were not submitted within the timeframes specified by HUD. The Authority submitted the unaudited FDS filing on July 30, 2024 (the due date was May 30, 2023). The Authority was also required to submit the OMB Data Collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (“FAC”) by December 31, 2023 at completion of the single audit, but was not filed timely as the audit was completed on November 8, 2024. Recommendation: The Authority should make every effort to file its REAC submissions accurately and timely and submit the OMB Data Collection form timely. Action Taken: We concur with the recommendation. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related staff absences and turnover, we were not able to accurately close the books before the HUD specified unaudited FDS filing deadline and unable to timely file the OMB Data Collection Form. We are very focused on ensuring there is adequate staffing and sufficient processes in place in order to be able to close the books prior to submitting a materially accurate unaudited FDS submission for the following fiscal year as well as timely file the OMB Data Collection Form.

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Finding 504880 (2023-005)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust

ME

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency § 200.302

RLHT will add procedures to the current financial policies document that contain oversight over the receipt and use of federal award funds.

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Finding 504816 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Housing Authority of the City of Yakima

WA

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Subrecipient Monitoring

Inadequate procedures were the underlying cause. The Authority will establish a quarterly quality review procedure to randomly slect tenant files to ensure program participants are qualified and HUD program regulations are followed. Additionally, HCV Specialist training and further HCV Rent calculat...

Inadequate procedures were the underlying cause. The Authority will establish a quarterly quality review procedure to randomly slect tenant files to ensure program participants are qualified and HUD program regulations are followed. Additionally, HCV Specialist training and further HCV Rent calculation training will be offered to tenured employees when available.

View Audit 327509 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 504786 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Town of East Hampton

NY

HUD Housing Programs Cash Management Reporting

Material Weakness ? Internal Control over Compliance & Compliance Testing The Organization will reach out to HUD again to seek assistance to resolve the REAC system technical issues in order to move forward.

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Finding 504392 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Township of Bloomfield

NJ

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Eligibility

none

View Audit 326953 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 504257 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Deerbrook, Inc.

MO

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 Title 2, U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), Subpart F, Section 511 – Audit Findings Follow-up requires the auditee to pr...

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 Title 2, U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), Subpart F, Section 511 – Audit Findings Follow-up requires the auditee to prepare a corrective action plan to address each audit finding included in the current year auditor’s reports. The Corrective Action Plan for Current Year Findings present our corrective action plan for the Financial Statement and/or Federal Award Findings described in the accompanying Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for the period ended June 30, 2023. Finding 2023-001 Responsible Party Name: Myra Cerna Position: Project Accountant Telephone Number: (816) 608-1799 x 259 Federal Agency Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Sec 811) Compliance Requirements A/B - Activities Allowed or Unallowed and Allowable Costs/Cost Principles, C – Cash Management, E – Eligibility, and N – Special Tests and Provisions Finding Type Financial Statement and Federal Awards Auditee’s Comment on Finding We agree with the auditor’s finding. Corrective Action Management reported that the failure(s) involved records related to the period managed by the predecessor management company. We will request and keep all required documentation from HUD and establish processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the Regulatory Agreement or Capital Advance Use Agreement. Anticipated Completion Date June 30, 2024

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Finding 504217 (2023-003)

None 2023

Koinonia, Inc. 053-11202

NC

HUD Housing Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Koinonia, Inc. Lenoir, North Carolina CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN August 27, 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charles Bennett Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 ...

Koinonia, Inc. Lenoir, North Carolina CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN August 27, 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charles Bennett Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Koinonia, Inc. respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended December 31, 2023. Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P. 1501 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 300 Post Office Box 19608 Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-9608 The findings from the year ended December 31, 2023 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDING - Financial Statement Audit and Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2023-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Additionally, we recommend the related entity reimburse the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the Project funds were used for expenses of another entity. Management will ensure the related entity reimburses the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid and ensure that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Finding 2023-002: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend management review/enhance its accounting and internal control procedures to ensure that all key accounts are reconciled and reviewed with supporting evidence of such review. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-002 and the recommendation described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will review the accounting ial procedures, system of internal controls and policies. FINDING - Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2023-003: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures in place to ensure that the residual receipts deposit is made per regulatory guidelines. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-003 described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will deposit $4,285 into the Project's residual receipts account. Management will review its policies and procedures in place to ensure that the residual receipts deposit is made per regulatory guidelines. If HUD has questions regarding this corrective action plan, please call 828-758-2617. Sincerely yours, Chassidy Triplett Project Administrator Koinonia, Inc.

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Finding 504216 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Koinonia, Inc. 053-11202

NC

HUD Housing Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Reporting § 200.302 § 200.303

Koinonia, Inc. Lenoir, North Carolina CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN August 27, 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charles Bennett Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 ...

Koinonia, Inc. Lenoir, North Carolina CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN August 27, 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charles Bennett Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Koinonia, Inc. respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended December 31, 2023. Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P. 1501 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 300 Post Office Box 19608 Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-9608 The findings from the year ended December 31, 2023 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDING - Financial Statement Audit and Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2023-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Additionally, we recommend the related entity reimburse the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the Project funds were used for expenses of another entity. Management will ensure the related entity reimburses the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid and ensure that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Finding 2023-002: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend management review/enhance its accounting and internal control procedures to ensure that all key accounts are reconciled and reviewed with supporting evidence of such review. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-002 and the recommendation described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will review the accounting ial procedures, system of internal controls and policies. FINDING - Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2023-003: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures in place to ensure that the residual receipts deposit is made per regulatory guidelines. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-003 described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will deposit $4,285 into the Project's residual receipts account. Management will review its policies and procedures in place to ensure that the residual receipts deposit is made per regulatory guidelines. If HUD has questions regarding this corrective action plan, please call 828-758-2617. Sincerely yours, Chassidy Triplett Project Administrator Koinonia, Inc.

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Finding 504215 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Koinonia, Inc. 053-11202

NC

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Koinonia, Inc. Lenoir, North Carolina CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN August 27, 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charles Bennett Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 ...

Koinonia, Inc. Lenoir, North Carolina CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN August 27, 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charles Bennett Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Koinonia, Inc. respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended December 31, 2023. Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P. 1501 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 300 Post Office Box 19608 Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-9608 The findings from the year ended December 31, 2023 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDING - Financial Statement Audit and Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2023-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Additionally, we recommend the related entity reimburse the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the Project funds were used for expenses of another entity. Management will ensure the related entity reimburses the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid and ensure that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Finding 2023-002: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend management review/enhance its accounting and internal control procedures to ensure that all key accounts are reconciled and reviewed with supporting evidence of such review. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-002 and the recommendation described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will review the accounting ial procedures, system of internal controls and policies. FINDING - Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2023-003: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures in place to ensure that the residual receipts deposit is made per regulatory guidelines. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-003 described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will deposit $4,285 into the Project's residual receipts account. Management will review its policies and procedures in place to ensure that the residual receipts deposit is made per regulatory guidelines. If HUD has questions regarding this corrective action plan, please call 828-758-2617. Sincerely yours, Chassidy Triplett Project Administrator Koinonia, Inc.

View Audit 326713 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 504205 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Northwest Youth Services

WA

Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring

Corrective Action Plan: • Housing service leadership staff will ensure that each unit lease served through NWYS will have on file documentation of reasonable rental rates and residential use at the time of lease signing or renewal, to ensure compliance with all grant requirements. Responsible Divi...

Corrective Action Plan: • Housing service leadership staff will ensure that each unit lease served through NWYS will have on file documentation of reasonable rental rates and residential use at the time of lease signing or renewal, to ensure compliance with all grant requirements. Responsible Division/Office and Individual: • NWYS Housing leadership staff – Luis Reyna, Andy Johnson, Rebecca Pendergraft, Addison Ausley • Finance leadership staff – Stephanie Wagner, Dianne Ersser Estimated Completion Date: 9/30/2024

View Audit 326689 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 504023 (2023-001)

None 2023

Mt. Zion Housing Authority of Hammond, INC 073 11344 Dba Pleasant View

IN

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Cash Management

Corrective Action Plan Prepared by: Name: Kathleen Taylor Position: Accounting Manager Telephone Number: (317) 921-1950 Finding No. 2023-01 A. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation: We agree with the finding that the required residual receipts deposit was not made timely. B. Action Taken o...

Corrective Action Plan Prepared by: Name: Kathleen Taylor Position: Accounting Manager Telephone Number: (317) 921-1950 Finding No. 2023-01 A. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation: We agree with the finding that the required residual receipts deposit was not made timely. B. Action Taken or Planned on the Finding: Management made the required residual receipt deposit on February 20, 2024.

View Audit 326405 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 504012 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Penn Manor Apartments (div. of Southeast Kansas Lutherans, Inc.)

KS

Cash Management HUD Housing Programs Reporting

The action taken was to immediately cease the payments, and wait until there are residual funds available to repay the loan or HUD approval is granted.

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Finding 503862 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Shalom II Housing, Inc.

RI

HUD Housing Programs Cash Management

The Organization will deposit $2,243 to their residual receipts account.

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Finding 503598 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Drexel Square Apartments

IL

Reporting HUD Housing Programs

Recommendation: We recommend that management of Drexel Square Apartments develop and implement policies and monitoring procedures to ensure timely submission of the data collection form and reporting package to the FAC and the annual financial statements to the REAC.

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Finding 503594 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Cornerstone Property Ventures, LLC

VA

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

The auditee will ensure financial records are finalized and submitted in accordance with the HUD Regulatory Agreement.

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Finding 503376 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

Housing Authority of the City of Brownwood, Texas

TX

HUD Housing Programs

Response: We have focused on getting the audit for FYE June 30, 2023 completed. The audit firm that we had contracted with had performed over one-half of the audit work when they withdrew from the engagement. It was difficult by that time to engage a new auditor that would be able to meet the fil...

Response: We have focused on getting the audit for FYE June 30, 2023 completed. The audit firm that we had contracted with had performed over one-half of the audit work when they withdrew from the engagement. It was difficult by that time to engage a new auditor that would be able to meet the filing deadlines. We were unable to hire a new auditor prior to March 31, 2024. We anticipate hiring the auditor for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 within the next week. The most important requirement in our contract with the auditor will be to meet the filing deadlines. From now on, we will hire the auditor prior to the end of our fiscal year. Prior to June 30, 2023, our audits and HUD filings have never been late. We will make sure that we are current in the future.

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Finding 503375 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Housing Authority of the City of Brownwood, Texas

TX

HUD Housing Programs

Response: We have focused on getting the audit for FYE June 30, 2023 completed. The audit firm that we had contracted with had performed over one-half of the audit work when they withdrew from the engagement. It was difficult by that time to engage a new auditor that would be able to meet the fil...

Response: We have focused on getting the audit for FYE June 30, 2023 completed. The audit firm that we had contracted with had performed over one-half of the audit work when they withdrew from the engagement. It was difficult by that time to engage a new auditor that would be able to meet the filing deadlines. We were unable to hire a new auditor prior to March 31, 2024. We anticipate hiring the auditor for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 within the next week. The most important requirement in our contract with the auditor will be to meet the filing deadlines. From now on, we will hire the auditor prior to the end of our fiscal year. Prior to June 30, 2023, our audits and HUD filings have never been late. We will make sure that we are current in the future.

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Finding 503330 (2023-006)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Montebello

CA

Subrecipient Monitoring Internal Control / Segregation of Duties HUD Housing Programs

Management endeavors to submit all required reports by required deadlines. While acknowledging that this does not always occur, the City has made vast improvements on timeliness of reports, especially PR29’s for CDBG and HOME. The year-end reports (June 30) due by July 30 can be difficult to submit ...

Management endeavors to submit all required reports by required deadlines. While acknowledging that this does not always occur, the City has made vast improvements on timeliness of reports, especially PR29’s for CDBG and HOME. The year-end reports (June 30) due by July 30 can be difficult to submit timely if year-end close has not been completed. Regardless management is committed to ensuring all reports are filed within the 30 day timeframe. Responsible Person: Sarby Singh Expected Implementation Date: 07/01/2024

View Audit 325493

Finding 503326 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Housing Authority of the City of Passaic

NE

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency

Finding 2023-001 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Housing Choice Vouchers Federal Catalog Numbers: 14.871 Noncompliance – N. Special Tests and Provisions - Housing Quality Standards Non Compliance Material to the Financial Statements: No Signi...

Finding 2023-001 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Housing Choice Vouchers Federal Catalog Numbers: 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: HQS Inspections. Per the Authority's HCV Admin Plan, the PHA must inspect the unit leased to a family at least annually to determine if the unit meets HQS standards 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)). These inspection reports are required to be maintained and available for examination at the time of audit. Condition: Based upon inspection of the Authority’s files and on discussion with management there were inspection reports that were unavailable for examination at the time of audit. Context: Of a sample size of thirty-two (32) units, four (4) units did not have annual HQS inspections performed timely. Our sample size is statistically valid. Known Questioned Costs: $2,249 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. The Authority has not properly considered, designed, implemented, maintained and monitored a system of internal controls that assures the program is in compliance. Effect: The Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program is in non-compliance with the with the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority design and implement internal control procedures that will reasonably assure compliance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority has recognized the significant deficiency in the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program and will implement internal control procedures that will ensure compliance with federal regulations. Joanna Lara, Director of Housing Administration is responsible for ensuring proper internal controls are in place to prevent significant deficiencies and material weaknesses from occurring by December 31, 2024.

View Audit 325464 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 503278 (2023-001)

None 2023

Wingo Elderly Housing Corporation D/b/a Locust Ridge Apartments

KY

Questioned Costs Cash Management HUD Housing Programs

Management will deposit required amounts.

View Audit 325367 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 502898 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Ashtabula Metropolitan Housing Authority

OH

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment § 200.403

We are aware of the findings from the report and we will take the necessary steps to mitigate the issues.

View Audit 324839 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 502700 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis

MD

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Significant Deficiency § 200.512

Finding 2023-002 Late Submission of Financial Statements to FAC and REAC (Significant Deficiency) Recommendation: The Authority should review and enhance its policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure the financial reporting package and audited financial statements are submitted by the re...

Finding 2023-002 Late Submission of Financial Statements to FAC and REAC (Significant Deficiency) Recommendation: The Authority should review and enhance its policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure the financial reporting package and audited financial statements are submitted by the required due date. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Authority will evaluate its’ financial reporting and close processes and controls to determine whether additional controls over the preparation of the final trial balances and related schedules should be implemented. As part of this process, we will create a yearend checklist with deadlines established, and set up status meetings to monitor the progress. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Cia Cook, Deputy Executive Director & CFO Planned completion date for corrective action plan: August 31, 2024

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