MTW Income Verification and Rent Calculation Explanation of Condition: The Authority operates under HUD-approved MTW waivers, including three-year certifications. In the finding identified, Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) was not utilized during a Year 1 MTW income calculation, resulting in und...
MTW Income Verification and Rent Calculation Explanation of Condition: The Authority operates under HUD-approved MTW waivers, including three-year certifications. In the finding identified, Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) was not utilized during a Year 1 MTW income calculation, resulting in underreported income and an incorrect rent determination that carried forward into the second year of the MTW cycle. Corrective Actions Taken and Planned: To strengthen compliance with HUD occupancy requirements and MTW oversight standards, the Authority has implemented the following corrective actions: The Authority has developed and implemented a formal Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for MTW Income Verification and Rent Calculations, which requires: o Mandatory EIV review in accordance with HUD’s verification hierarchy o Documentation of EIV review in each tenant file o Supervisory review and approval of all MTW rent calculations An internal quality control and audit review process has been established to periodically review rent calculations and certifications for accuracy and compliance. The recertification process has been restructured so that MTW and annual recertifications are conducted primarily during April and May, allowing staff to focus on accurate income verification and calculations without competing operational demands. Occupancy staff have received refresher training on MTW requirements, EIV usage, and HUD income verification standards. The Authority plans to utilize MTW flexibility to implement a Standard Deduction, which will reduce calculation complexity, improve consistency, and minimize the likelihood of future errors. The Authority believes these corrective actions align with HUD monitoring expectations, strengthen internal controls, and demonstrate ongoing commitment to MTW compliance.