BRISTOW HOUSING AUTHORITY 1110 S. Chestnut Bristow, OK 74010 Phone No. (918) 367-5558 Fax No. (918) 367-2341 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BRISTOW, OKLAHOMA CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 Corrective Action Plan Finding: 2021-001-Inadequate Internal Controls Over Disbursements and Payables-Al...
BRISTOW HOUSING AUTHORITY 1110 S. Chestnut Bristow, OK 74010 Phone No. (918) 367-5558 Fax No. (918) 367-2341 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BRISTOW, OKLAHOMA CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 Corrective Action Plan Finding: 2021-001-Inadequate Internal Controls Over Disbursements and Payables-Allowable Costs Condition: (a)-We reviewed an initial sample of 44 disbursements for the General Fund that covers the Low Rent program. No support was available for 6 of the disbursements, that totaled $11,387. All of the payees appeared to be normal vendors used in the Authority’s regular business dealings. (b)-We reviewed an initial sample of 40 Housing Choice Vouchers. No exceptions were noted. (c)-We also reviewed 25 Section 8 payments. We noted no exceptions in our review of supporting information or cancelled checks for these disbursements. (d)-In our other tests, we reviewed 9 other disbursements which totaled $23,634 which were not supported by invoices. All of the payees appeared to be normal vendors used in the Authority’s regular business dealings. (f)-Payroll taxes, payments to the IRA Simple Plan, and payments to various vendors were not timely paid, and significant amounts were owed at year-end. Corrective Action Planned I am Diane Adams, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Shawnee, Oklahoma and Designated Person to answer these findings. The Shawnee PHA executed a Cooperative Agreement with the Bristow Housing Authority, effective December 1, 2023. The Agreement was subsequently extended through November 30, 2025. We have worked diligently to address and correct the deficiencies that we have encountered. Person responsible for corrective action: Diane Adams, Executive Director Telephone: (918) 367-5558 Housing Authority of Bristow, Oklahoma Fax: (918) 367-2341 1110 S. Chestnut Bristow, OK 74010 Anticipated Completion Date- June 30, 2026