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Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that the rent to the owner is reasonable in accordance with their administrative plan. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement w...
Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that the rent to the owner is reasonable in accordance with their administrative plan. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken or planned in response to finding: The HCVP hired a third-party vendor, AffordableHousing.com, to conduct all rent reasonableness of all housing units that are presented for leasing, to ensure that the rent to owner is reasonable and in accordance with the administrative plan. The OAC shall monitor the compliance monthly. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Ockeshia Pompey Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 7/31/24.
Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that documentation is maintained for new tenants. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken ...
Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that documentation is maintained for new tenants. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken or planned in response to finding: The HCVP is implementing a monthly quality control protocol to review new applicant files for completeness. A new Program Director was assigned to oversee this quality control process. The Program Director will also monitor the new tenant checklist which will be created to ensure that all new tenant documentation is accurately maintained. The OAC shall monitor and collaborate with the HCVP to ensure that the checklist is accurate and available for auditing. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Starr Lane. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 7/31/24.
Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that HQS inspections are completed in accordance with their administrative plan. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with th...
Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that HQS inspections are completed in accordance with their administrative plan. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken or planned in response to finding: The HCVP created a dedicated phone line and email address to log and document inspections weekly. A designated staff member was assigned to review all inspection reports and findings, as well as to monitor the dedicated phone line and email address on a weekly basis. The OAC shall monitor this process monthly. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Joseph Atkins. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 6/30/24.
Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that the Authority requires HQS deficiencies to be corrected within the timeframe set forth by 2 CFR section 982.404(a). We recommend the Authority implements con...
Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that the Authority requires HQS deficiencies to be corrected within the timeframe set forth by 2 CFR section 982.404(a). We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure abatement is timely for units that do not correct the cited HQS deficiencies within the required timeframe. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken or planned in response to finding: The HCVP created a dedicated phone line and email address to log and document inspections weekly. A designated staff member was assigned to review all inspection reports and findings, as well as to monitor the dedicated phone line and email address on a weekly basis. The OAC shall monitor this process monthly. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Joseph Atkins Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 6/30/2024.
Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend that DCHA staff review the controls in place to ensure that required eligibility determination documentation is complete, accurate, and available for audit. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: ...
Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend that DCHA staff review the controls in place to ensure that required eligibility determination documentation is complete, accurate, and available for audit. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken or planned in response to finding: The HCVP has a program eligibility team that processes applications. Once completed, the file will be reviewed monthly by an HCVP quality control staff and quarterly by the OAC to ensure that documentation is complete, accurate, and available for audit. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Khaliah Payne. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 9/30/24
Moving to Work Demonstration Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.881 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that recertifications are uploaded to PIC in accordance with reporting requirements. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreemen...
Moving to Work Demonstration Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.881 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that recertifications are uploaded to PIC in accordance with reporting requirements. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken or planned in response to finding: The HCVP shall recruit and hire a dedicated Data Analyst to oversee the PIC entries and to ensure that recertifications are uploaded in accordance with reporting requirements. The PIC uploads will be quality-controlled monthly by HCVP and quarterly by the OAC. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Khaliah Payne. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 9/30/24.
Moving to Work Demonstration Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.881 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that HQS inspections are completed in accordance with their admin plan. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the au...
Moving to Work Demonstration Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.881 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that HQS inspections are completed in accordance with their admin plan. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken or planned in response to finding: The HCVP created a dedicated phone line and email address to log and document inspections weekly. A designated staff member was assigned to review all inspection reports and findings, as well as to monitor the dedicated phone line and email address on a weekly basis. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Joseph Atkins Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 6/30/24.
Moving to Work Demonstration Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.881 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that financial reporting is completed and submitted timely. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding....
Moving to Work Demonstration Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.881 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that financial reporting is completed and submitted timely. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken or planned in response to finding: OFM leadership is updating the financial policies and procedures to include standard operating procedures (SOP) to accommodate the new Yardi financial software system. These SOPs will include a monthly closing checklist process that will be implemented to ensure that the financial reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Heather Mueller. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 09/30/2024.
Moving to Work Demonstration Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.881 Recommendation: We recommend that DCHA staff review the controls in place to ensure that required eligibility determination documentation is complete, accurate, and available for audit. Explanation of disagreement with audit find...
Moving to Work Demonstration Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.881 Recommendation: We recommend that DCHA staff review the controls in place to ensure that required eligibility determination documentation is complete, accurate, and available for audit. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken or planned in response to finding: The HCVP has a program eligibility team that processes applications, and once complete, the file is reviewed by a quality control and compliance officer for compliance. The Office of Audit and Compliance (OAC) shall periodically monitor this process to ensure that eligibility determination documentation is complete, accurate, and available for audit. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Khaliah Payne. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 9/30/24
Jeff Cottingham, Management agent and Father Elia, sponsor of project, will be responsible for monitoring monthly financial results and accounting information as correction is not practical.
Jeff Cottingham, Management agent and Father Elia, sponsor of project, will be responsible for monitoring monthly financial results and accounting information as correction is not practical.
Action plan to improve the filing process for Ridgecrest Surplus cash deposit. For FY24, Mary Clements, CFO, and only accounting professional left at Richfield, has set an annual reminder for 45 days after the end of the fiscal year. HUD form 93486 will be completed and funds will be sent to the res...
Action plan to improve the filing process for Ridgecrest Surplus cash deposit. For FY24, Mary Clements, CFO, and only accounting professional left at Richfield, has set an annual reminder for 45 days after the end of the fiscal year. HUD form 93486 will be completed and funds will be sent to the reserve within 60 days if the end of the fiscal year. The FY22 deposit is combined with the FY23 deposit on form 93486. The deposit for FY23 is also late. I have notified Evangeline Hilboldt at Lument. When she receives the payment, she will mark both years as complying. The deposit is being sent today, 8/2/2024.
2023-005 Section 811 Capital Advance – Assistance Lising Number: 14.181 Recommendation: We recommend the Project set a separate account for residual receipts and deposit surplus cash into this account within 60 days of year-end. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreemen...
2023-005 Section 811 Capital Advance – Assistance Lising Number: 14.181 Recommendation: We recommend the Project set a separate account for residual receipts and deposit surplus cash into this account within 60 days of year-end. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Residual receipts account was established and surplus cash will be deposited. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Erik Marsh, CFO Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2024.
View Audit 317201 Questioned Costs: $1
2023-004 Section 811 Capital Advance – Assistance Lising Number: 14.181 Recommendation: We recommend the Project deposit the proper amount monthly and maintain the proper amount in the account. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action ta...
2023-004 Section 811 Capital Advance – Assistance Lising Number: 14.181 Recommendation: We recommend the Project deposit the proper amount monthly and maintain the proper amount in the account. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Regular monthly deposits into the repair and replacement escrow account. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Erik Marsh, CFO Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2024
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Finding 2023-02 Reporting (ALN 14.241) Indiana University Health established a control of programmatic review of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). A discrepancy in the amount of expenditures reported on the CAPER related to the Indiana Housing and Community Departme...
Finding 2023-02 Reporting (ALN 14.241) Indiana University Health established a control of programmatic review of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). A discrepancy in the amount of expenditures reported on the CAPER related to the Indiana Housing and Community Department Authority (IHCDA) grants for the report period ended June 30, 2023 was not discovered in review. Indiana University Health submitted a corrected, amended CAPER for this award period on July 19, 2024. The control for the amended CAPER (and for future CAPERs) was strengthened to include documented reconciliation to expenditures claimed as well as both programmatic and financial services review. Contact Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Action: Christine Smith Completion Date: July 19, 2024
Identifying Number 2023-002 Late Audit Reporting Finding: AHNI did not complete and submit their audit for the year ended June 30, 2023 to the federal clearing house until after the March 31, 2024 deadline. Corrective Actions Taken or Planned: We have implemented process improvements, documented a...
Identifying Number 2023-002 Late Audit Reporting Finding: AHNI did not complete and submit their audit for the year ended June 30, 2023 to the federal clearing house until after the March 31, 2024 deadline. Corrective Actions Taken or Planned: We have implemented process improvements, documented all processes and have communicated timelines for month end closing to ensure timely financial reporting. Contact Person: Jodi Baker, Controller Completion Date: July 2024
FINDING 2023-002 "Housing Choice Voucher Tenant Files - Eligibility - Internal Control over Tenant Files - Noncompliance & Significant Deficiency " SHA RESPONSE The Springfield Housing Authority acknowledges the seven (7) errors as delineated in the full 2023 FYE audit report. In 2023, the Spri...
FINDING 2023-002 "Housing Choice Voucher Tenant Files - Eligibility - Internal Control over Tenant Files - Noncompliance & Significant Deficiency " SHA RESPONSE The Springfield Housing Authority acknowledges the seven (7) errors as delineated in the full 2023 FYE audit report. In 2023, the Springfield Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher program delineated the following positions to undertake Income and rent calculations: one {l) Special Programs Coordinator, four (4) HCV Specialists and one {1) Program Integrity Specialist. Of those six (6) employees, only onehas a tenure longer than 12 months. Due to continuing post COVID-19 turnover and lack of qualified workers in the local workforce, the SHA expertenced a higher than usual turnover rate in the HCV positions that conduct rent calculations during the majority of FY2023. The Springfield Housing Authority hired third party consultants to assist with annualrecertificationsin the 3rd Quarter of 2023. The primary function of the Program Integrity Specialist position ls to audit and quality control tenant files and rent calculations conducted by HCV Specialists. The HCV Director and/or HCV Manager is responsible for reviewing 3% of recertiflcations audited by the Program Integrity Specialist position as an additional quality control measure. This error rate was directly attributable to the unprecedented turnover rate of HCV Specialists duringthe 2023 fiscal year. The SHA will take the following corrective actions to correct the errors and/or prevent the errors moving forward: • The Program Integrity Speclalist will conduct reviews of 100% of annual and interim recertificatlons for HCV program participants by December 31, 2024. • The Program Integrity Specialist will ensure 100% audited file corrections are completed by the HCV Specialists, monthly. • The HCV Director and/or Manager will review 10% of the recertifications audited by the Program Integrity Speclallst as an additional quality controlmeasure by December 31, 2024. • The HCV Director, HCV Manager, HCV Specialists and Program Integrity Specialist will be provided with additional internal and external training opportunities in Housing Choice Voucher program income andrent calculations andprogram Integrity by December 31, 2024. • The HCV Manager will re-review the flies Identified with errors during the independent audit and resolve the errors in accordance with the SHA Administrative Plan and HUD rules and regulations by September 30, 2024. Person Responsible: Melissa Huffstedtler, Deputy Director Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2024
FINDING 2023-001 "Public Hous;ng Tenant Fffes - fllgibility- tnrerno/ Control Over Tenant Files Non-Compliance and Significant Deficiency" SHA RESPONSE The Springfield Housing Authority acknowledges the five (5) errors as delineated in the full 2023 FYE audit report. The identified errors constitut...
FINDING 2023-001 "Public Hous;ng Tenant Fffes - fllgibility- tnrerno/ Control Over Tenant Files Non-Compliance and Significant Deficiency" SHA RESPONSE The Springfield Housing Authority acknowledges the five (5) errors as delineated in the full 2023 FYE audit report. The identified errors constitute a 54% reduction in file errors from fY 2022. In 2023, the Springfield Housing Authority Public Housing program employed three (3} Asset Managers, three (3) Occupancy Specialists and one (1) Program Integrity Specialist. Due to continuing post COVID-19 turnover and lack of qualified workers in the local workforce, the SHA continued to experience a higher than usual turnover rate Ir, the positions that conduct rent calculattons duringthe majority of FY2023. Thepositions began to stabilize by the 4th quarter of 2023. The primary function of the Program Integrity Specialist position is to audit and quality control tenant files and rent calculations conducted by Occupancy Specialists. The Asset Managers are responsible for reviewing 3% of recertifications audited by the Program Integrity Specjalist position as an additional quality controlmeasure. Further, during the auditor's closeout meetingwith the SHA Management team, the auditors indicated that the SHA team conducted necessary file audits and identified deficiencies, however the corrections were not timely. This error rate was directly attributable to the continued high turnover rate of Occupancy Specialists during the 2023 fiscalyear. The SHA will take the following corrective actions to correct the errors and/or prevent the errors moving forward: • The Program Integrity Specialist will conduct reviews of 100% of annual and interim recertiflcations for publlc housing tenants by December 31, 2024. • The Program Integrity Specialist will ensure 100% audited file corrections are completed by the Occupancy Specialists, monthly. • The Asset Manager(s) will review 10% of the recertifications audited by the Program Integrity Specialist as an additional quality control measure by December 31, 2024. • The Asset Managers, Occupancy Specialists and Program Integrity Specialist will be provided with additional internal andexternal trainingopportunities In low rent public housingrentcalculations and program integrity by December 31, 2024. • The Asset Managers will re-review the files identified with erro)J.during the independent audit and resolve the errors in accordance with the SHA Admissions and Cbntl nued Occupancy Plan and HUD rules and regulations by September 30, 2024. Person Responsible: Melissa Huffstedtler, Deputy Director Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2024
District has written internal policies and provided training to district staff to ensure that internal controls are in place and adhered to. Proper training will continue annually to ensure internal controls are in place. Transaction review processes have been put in place to minimize misclassificat...
District has written internal policies and provided training to district staff to ensure that internal controls are in place and adhered to. Proper training will continue annually to ensure internal controls are in place. Transaction review processes have been put in place to minimize misclassifications.
Dunn Housing Authority Corrective Action Plan For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 Finding 2023-001 Name of Contact Person: Felicia Chester Executive Director Corrective Action: We will implement proper internal control procedures for the Public and Indian Housing program eligibility requirements. ...
Dunn Housing Authority Corrective Action Plan For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 Finding 2023-001 Name of Contact Person: Felicia Chester Executive Director Corrective Action: We will implement proper internal control procedures for the Public and Indian Housing program eligibility requirements. Management has established a checklist for applications and will establish checklists for move-ins and move-outs. Proposed Completion Date: Immediately
Special Tests and Provisions Noncompliance and Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance US Department of Housing and Urban Development CFA #14.155 Section 223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinance of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects Finding Summary: No documentat...
Special Tests and Provisions Noncompliance and Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance US Department of Housing and Urban Development CFA #14.155 Section 223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinance of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects Finding Summary: No documentation was maintained for two cash disbursements. Responsible Individuals: Mari Chambers, CFO Corrective Action Plan: All invoices are now maintained electronically which will eliminate the possibility of misplacing paper invoices. Anticipated Completion Date: Resolved
Special Tests and Provisions Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance US Department of Housing and Urban Development CFA #14.155 Section 223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinance of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects Finding Summary: The Project did not have proper...
Special Tests and Provisions Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance US Department of Housing and Urban Development CFA #14.155 Section 223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinance of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects Finding Summary: The Project did not have proper documentation of reviews over cash disbursements and bank reconciliations. Responsible Individuals: Mari Chambers, CFO Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees with the finding and has implemented procedures to properly document the approvals of cash disbursements and bank reconciliations. Anticipated Completion Date: Resolved
Finding #2023-002 Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly – (Capital Advance) – ALN 14.157: Recommendation: We recommend that management should deposit the required funds in the future into the residual receipts reserve account within the 60-day requirement. Action taken: Carpenter Apartmen...
Finding #2023-002 Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly – (Capital Advance) – ALN 14.157: Recommendation: We recommend that management should deposit the required funds in the future into the residual receipts reserve account within the 60-day requirement. Action taken: Carpenter Apartments agrees with the auditor’s recommendations and will implement procedures to ensure timely and accurate deposits in the future. For questions regarding this corrective action plan, please contact Kyle Lyskawa, Chief Financial Officer, at (315) 424-1821.
Action taken in response to finding: A paperless / electronic invoice approval system has begun in 2024. All invoices are received via email or scanned in and saved as a PDF and stored by month paid. Invoices are emailed to a responsible manager for approval and the approval response email is save...
Action taken in response to finding: A paperless / electronic invoice approval system has begun in 2024. All invoices are received via email or scanned in and saved as a PDF and stored by month paid. Invoices are emailed to a responsible manager for approval and the approval response email is saved with the invoice. The invoice and approval is also uploaded into Financial Edge with the invoice. Electronic records are available in an Accounts Payable network folder and in Financial Edge for additional review or reference. Names of the contact persons responsible for corrective action: Matt Roberts, Joe Kahler, Chimeng Vang Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Began January 2024
Action taken in response to finding: ICS will train current and new staff regarding the importance of ensuring all documentation is in the file prior to scanning and that when the file is scanned all documentation is legible. Housing Specialists will continue to be trained on calculating HAP and th...
Action taken in response to finding: ICS will train current and new staff regarding the importance of ensuring all documentation is in the file prior to scanning and that when the file is scanned all documentation is legible. Housing Specialists will continue to be trained on calculating HAP and the importance of reviewing all documentation in the file prior to releasing payments to assure all rent amounts and dates are accurate and match what is being put into the system. RTAs and Leases should always be compared to assure the rent amount provided on the RTA matches the rent amount provided on the executed lease. Names of the contact persons responsible for corrective action: Matt Roberts and Megan Walker Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Immediately
Action taken in response to finding: ICS will provide additional training for staff regarding how to document family size, voucher size, and citizenship. Proper documentation will be reviewed, and files will continue to be reviewed monthly for compliance. Names of the contact persons responsible f...
Action taken in response to finding: ICS will provide additional training for staff regarding how to document family size, voucher size, and citizenship. Proper documentation will be reviewed, and files will continue to be reviewed monthly for compliance. Names of the contact persons responsible for corrective action: Matt Roberts and Megan Walker Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Immediately
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