Corrective Action Plans

Finding 1202192 (2025-027)

Material Weakness 2025

FL

Special Tests & Provisions Eligibility HUD Housing Programs

Finding Number: 2025-027 Planned Corrective Action: FDCF continues the phased approach of modernizing its eligibility (ACCESS) system. The modernization of the FLORIDA legacy eligibility system started development in State Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and includes the operational analysis of the state’s da...

Finding Number: 2025-027 Planned Corrective Action: FDCF continues the phased approach of modernizing its eligibility (ACCESS) system. The modernization of the FLORIDA legacy eligibility system started development in State Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and includes the operational analysis of the state’s data exchange processes. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2027 Responsible Contact Person: Chris Presnell, Director of Data and Information Technology

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Finding 1201463 (2025-002)

Material Weakness 2025

Day Spring Baxter

KY

HUD Housing Programs

Recommendation: The design of the current internal controls should be reviewed to ensure tenant files are complete and accurate. The information in the files should support the data used in preparing the Form 50059, and procedures for calculating income using HUD guidelines should be reviewed. The i...

Recommendation: The design of the current internal controls should be reviewed to ensure tenant files are complete and accurate. The information in the files should support the data used in preparing the Form 50059, and procedures for calculating income using HUD guidelines should be reviewed. The information in the files should also support that proper eligibility screening procedures have been completed, and updated lease agreements should be obtained for any tenant whose lease is not the correct model lease document. A corrected Form 50059 should be prepared to correct the tenant income discrepancy noted in the audit, and the required adjustment processed through the HUD voucher. In addition, management should review all files and report any additional discrepancies to HUD in a timely manner. Action Taken: Day Spring Baxter Avenue, Inc. will review all tenant files and report any discrepancies in calculated tenant rent and rental subsidy to HUD and make the necessary adjustments on the 50059 forms as soon as possible. Tenant files will be reviewed to ensure proper documentation is maintained and the proper model lease is being used.

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Finding 1201449 (2025-001)

Material Weakness 2025

Tallahassee Housing Authority

FL

HUD Housing Programs

2025-001 Eligibility – Tenant Files Section 8 Housing Voucher Cluster (Section 8): 14.871 Section 8 – Housing Choice Vouchers 14.879 Mainstream Vouchers Significant Deficiency in Internal Control and Other Matter to be Reported Under the Uniform Guidance Statement of Condition: Out of a total tenant...

2025-001 Eligibility – Tenant Files Section 8 Housing Voucher Cluster (Section 8): 14.871 Section 8 – Housing Choice Vouchers 14.879 Mainstream Vouchers Significant Deficiency in Internal Control and Other Matter to be Reported Under the Uniform Guidance Statement of Condition: Out of a total tenant population of approximately 2,025 tenants, a sample of 25 files was selected for testing. Exceptions were noted in 9 of the 25 files, categorized as follows: • 3 tenant file errors where the Authority did not generate the required EIV form. • 1 tenant file had the following errors: o The Authority did not generate the required EIV form. o The child support income was miscalculated and SNAP benefits were included in the income calculation. Correcting the income errors increased the HAP rent from $774 to $869. • 1 tenant file error where the child support income was miscalculated. Correcting the error would decrease the HAP rent from $1,500 to $1,476. • 1 tenant file error where the tenant’s income was miscalculated. Correcting the error would decrease HAP rent from $552 to $279. • 1 tenant file where the tenant’s income was miscalculated. Correcting the issue would increase the HAP rent from $501 to $517. • 1 tenant file error where medical expenses were erroneously reported on the HUD-50058 form. Correcting the error would decrease the HAP rent from $524 to $500. • 1 tenant file error where the utility allowance was miscalculated. Correcting this error would increase the HAP rent from $1,027 to $1,145. Recommendation: The Authority should correct the deficiencies noted in the tested files and utilize an ongoing, secondary quality control review process for a sample of the entire tenant population to ensure proper compliance with eligibility requirements. Furthermore, management should provide ongoing staff training, conduct timely reviews of tenant files, and evaluate current staffing levels, skill sets and caseloads to ensure staff have the capacity to execute their duties accurately. Action Taken: The Authority concurs with this finding and has implemented a robust file review process, enhanced quality control procedures, and provided training on errors noted along with annual program training for all staff. The cited files were corrected.

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Finding 1201446 (2025-001)

Material Weakness 2025

Housing Authority of the Town of Laurinburg

NC

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Reporting

Name of Contact Person: Amanda John, Executive Director. Corrective Action: We will implement proper internal control procedures for the Housing Choice Voucher program eligibility requirements. Proposed Completion Date: Immediately.

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Finding 1201444 (2025-007)

Material Weakness 2025

County of Orange, California

CA

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Program: Housing Voucher Cluster Federal Financial Assistance Listing Number: 14.871 / 14.879 Federal Grantor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Award No. and Year: Multiple Compliance Requirements: Special Tests and Provisions – HQS Enforcement Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency...

Program: Housing Voucher Cluster Federal Financial Assistance Listing Number: 14.871 / 14.879 Federal Grantor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Award No. and Year: Multiple Compliance Requirements: Special Tests and Provisions – HQS Enforcement Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance and Instance of Noncompliance Criteria: The 2025 OMB Compliance Supplement requires that for dwellings under Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contracts that fail a Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection, the County must enforce HQS requirements. Specifically, upon notification that a unit has failed HQS, the County must inspect the unit within 15 days to confirm the deficiency and notify the owner if the deficiency is confirmed. Once notified, the owner is required to make the necessary repairs within the prescribed time frame. If the owner does not correct the cited HQS deficiencies within the specified correction period, the County must stop (abate) HAPs beginning no later than the first of the month following the specified correction period or must terminate the HAP contract. Condition: For one sample selected for testing, the County did not timely enforce HQS requirements. Cause: The cause of the finding was an administrative oversight that resulted in delays in issuing the final inspection notice following a missed inspection appointment. The County’s existing procedures did not adequately ensure timely follow-up and escalation when an inspection resulted in a noshow. Effect: Because the required inspection and notification were not completed timely, the County did not fully comply with the HQS enforcement requirements. This delay increased the risk that housing assistance payments could continue for a unit that did not meet HUD’s minimum housing quality standards, potentially affecting program compliance and participant health and safety. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. Context/Sampling: A nonstatistical sample of sixty (60) out of a total population of 1,029 instances of failed HQS were selected. The condition noted above was identified during our procedures related to special tests and provisions – HQS enforcement. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend the County strengthen its HQS enforcement procedures by implementing controls to ensure timely follow-up on failed inspections, including missed appointments. Such controls may include automated tracking of inspection deadlines, supervisory review of no-show appointments, and escalation procedures to ensure owners are notified within required time frames. Management Response and Corrective Action Plan: 1. Person Responsible: Linda Tarzjani, Leasing Manager 2. Corrective action plan: Concur. We will strengthen our HQS enforcement procedures by implementing controls to ensure timely follow-up on failed inspections, including missed appointments. In doing so we will consider automated tracking of inspection deadlines, supervisory review of noshow appointments, and escalation procedures to ensure owners are notified within required time frames. 3. Anticipated Implementation date: February 1, 2026

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Finding 1201396 (2025-005)

Material Weakness 2025

Eastern Carolina Human Services Agency, Inc.

NC

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Finding: 2025-005 Name of Contact Person: Linda Higuet, Interim Finance Director Corrective Action: Management will make organizational changes as needed to ensure that each program is self-sustaining. Upper level management will obtain training for allowable costs/cost principles and activities all...

Finding: 2025-005 Name of Contact Person: Linda Higuet, Interim Finance Director Corrective Action: Management will make organizational changes as needed to ensure that each program is self-sustaining. Upper level management will obtain training for allowable costs/cost principles and activities allowed/unallowed under the Uniform Guidance and specific program regulations. Additionally, all upper level management will obtain training for financial and program specific reporting. Financial reports will be reviewed monthly by program directors, and program specific reporting will undergo monthly review by program directors. Proposed Completion Date: As soon as possible.

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Finding 1201394 (2025-006)

Material Weakness 2025

Eastern Carolina Human Services Agency, Inc.

NC

HUD Housing Programs

Finding: 2025-006 Name of Contact Person: Charshae Phillips, Section 8 Director Corrective Action: Document retention requirements will be re-emphasized to all staff, and all staff will attend training to ensure that all required documentation is obtained and maintained in accordance with program re...

Finding: 2025-006 Name of Contact Person: Charshae Phillips, Section 8 Director Corrective Action: Document retention requirements will be re-emphasized to all staff, and all staff will attend training to ensure that all required documentation is obtained and maintained in accordance with program regulations. Proposed Completion Date: As soon as possible.

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Finding 1191766 (2025-001)

Material Weakness 2025

Illinois Housing Development Authority

IL

Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs § 200.303 § 200.332

The Authority agrees with the finding. The Authority will implement additional internal controls, including quality control of completed inspection, documentation, and inspection scheduling. Additionally, the Authority recognizes that the volume of required annual inspections has increased beyond ex...

The Authority agrees with the finding. The Authority will implement additional internal controls, including quality control of completed inspection, documentation, and inspection scheduling. Additionally, the Authority recognizes that the volume of required annual inspections has increased beyond existing Full Time Equivalent (FTE) capacity; therefore, an RFP for the third-party inspection vendor has been issued to supplement internal resources and support timely completion of inspections.

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Finding 1191678 (2025-003)

Material Weakness 2025

M. Carter Plaza

OR

HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring

Finding no.: 2025-003 Contact person(s) responsible: Kymberly Horner, Executive Director for PCRI and Matthew Wrigley, Accounting Financial and Audit Manager for Cascade Management Corrective action planned: The monthly deposits to the replacement reserve account have been reinstated after the lapse...

Finding no.: 2025-003 Contact person(s) responsible: Kymberly Horner, Executive Director for PCRI and Matthew Wrigley, Accounting Financial and Audit Manager for Cascade Management Corrective action planned: The monthly deposits to the replacement reserve account have been reinstated after the lapse which was due to a period of transition of management in the property management department. The funding processes have been reestablished and procedures are in place to ensure there are no unplanned lapses in funding the reserve going forward. Anticipated completion date: February 2026

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Finding 1191677 (2025-002)

Material Weakness 2025

M. Carter Plaza

OR

HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions

Finding no.: 2025-002 Contact person(s) responsible: Kymberly Horner, Executive Director for PCRI and Matthew Wrigley, Accounting Financial and Audit Manager for Cascade Management Corrective action planned: The improvements in processes mentioned in the plan to address Fining no. 2025-001 will serv...

Finding no.: 2025-002 Contact person(s) responsible: Kymberly Horner, Executive Director for PCRI and Matthew Wrigley, Accounting Financial and Audit Manager for Cascade Management Corrective action planned: The improvements in processes mentioned in the plan to address Fining no. 2025-001 will serve to accelerate closing procedures and help the audit to be completed on schedule allowing for the required calculation and deposit of the residual receipt reserve funds within the required time frame. Anticipated completion date: October 2026

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Finding 1191676 (2025-001)

Material Weakness 2025

M. Carter Plaza

OR

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs § 200.512

Finding no.: 2025-001 Contact person(s) responsible: Kymberly Horner, Executive Director for PCRI and Matthew Wrigley, Accounting Financial and Audit Manager for Cascade Management Corrective action planned: The closing of books and preparation for audit procedures is being addressed via improvement...

Finding no.: 2025-001 Contact person(s) responsible: Kymberly Horner, Executive Director for PCRI and Matthew Wrigley, Accounting Financial and Audit Manager for Cascade Management Corrective action planned: The closing of books and preparation for audit procedures is being addressed via improvements in internal controls related to property accounting, month and year end closing procedures which include a new property management accounting software package. It is also being addressed via the hiring of more experienced staff during fiscal year 2024-2025. The organization anticipates that these improvements will allow for the audit to be completed within the required timeframe in the upcoming cycle. Anticipated completion date: October 2026

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Finding 1191656 (2025-003)

Material Weakness 2025

Isd 115 Cass Lake-Bena

MN

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles HUD Housing Programs School Nutrition Programs

Contact Person – Sue Chase, Superintendent Corrective Action Plan – The District should implement policies and procedures to ensure only allowable activities/costs are being charged against grants. Completion Date – March 31, 2026

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Finding 1191623 (2025-009)

Material Weakness 2025

Albuquerque Housing Authority

NM

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Management accepts the guidance of the auditors to have an additional quality control step. Development of this is in process. This ongoing monitoring of program compliance is important to the PHA and staff will be trained.

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Finding 1191621 (2025-007)

Material Weakness 2025

Albuquerque Housing Authority

NM

HUD Housing Programs

While there were errors with missing documents, it should be noted that there were no rent calculation errors which could potentially lead to loss of funds. AHA will implement the recommendations for training. AHA is currently working on revising the quality control (QC) form with updated informatio...

While there were errors with missing documents, it should be noted that there were no rent calculation errors which could potentially lead to loss of funds. AHA will implement the recommendations for training. AHA is currently working on revising the quality control (QC) form with updated information as well as a place for names and completion dates. AHA will be sending all new employees to Rent Calculation class as well as sending all staff that worked on the files to 50058 update class. AHA Public Housing completed an AMP change to begin FY 2026. In that change we shifted properties to different offices and different Property staff.

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Finding 1191568 (2025-006)

Material Weakness 2025

PROJECT WORTHMORE

CO

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties HUD Housing Programs Reporting § 200.303

Management will implement a formal review and approval process for Federal reporting to ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200.303. • Review Process: Establish standardized procedures for preparation, review, and submission of Federal reports. • Roles and Responsibilities: Assign responsibility for prepar...

Management will implement a formal review and approval process for Federal reporting to ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200.303. • Review Process: Establish standardized procedures for preparation, review, and submission of Federal reports. • Roles and Responsibilities: Assign responsibility for preparation and independent review of reports. • Documented Approval: Require documented evidence of review and approval. • Supporting Documentation: Ensure all reported amounts are supported by underlying records and reconciliations. • Training: Prior to next Federal Grant requiring a single audit, provide training on Federal reporting requirements and internal control expectations.

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Finding 1191504 (2025-001)

Material Weakness 2025

Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis

MD

HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions Eligibility

Corrective Action Plan: The Authority acknowledges the finding. Corrective actions to address the deficiencies are underway and include: Updating internal policies and procedures related to Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program compliance, including tenant eligibility, income verification, rent reaso...

Corrective Action Plan: The Authority acknowledges the finding. Corrective actions to address the deficiencies are underway and include: Updating internal policies and procedures related to Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program compliance, including tenant eligibility, income verification, rent reasonableness, utility allowance calculations, and documentation requirements; Providing targeted staff training on HUD HCV program requirements, including proper file documentation, income calculation, and timely completion of annual and interim recertifications; Implementing a mandatory file checklist to ensure all required documentation is obtained, reviewed, and verified prior to finalizing tenant certifications and rent determinations; Establishing a formal quality control process in which supervisory staff perform periodic file reviews to ensure compliance with HUD requirements and internal policies; Conducting a comprehensive review and cleanup of all HCV tenant files to identify and correct missing or incomplete documentation, including income verification, inspections, and rent calculations; Maintaining an audit trail of all verification documentation to ensure proper retention and support for tenant eligibility and rent determinations; Implementing tracking tools and system reports to monitor recertification due dates, inspection schedules, and file completion status to ensure timely compliance; Continuing engagement with third-party service provider, Quadel, to assist with tenant file documentation compliance, backlog recertifications, and rent calculation accuracy; Hiring and/or assigning additional staff, including HCV program leadership and specialists, to strengthen oversight, ensure timely processing of recertifications, and maintain compliance with HUD requirements.

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Finding 1191481 (2025-003)

Material Weakness 2025

Housing Authority of the City of Westwego, Louisiana

LA

Reporting HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness § 200.303 § 200.516

FINDING 2025 003 — MATERIAL WEAKNESS (INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE) — GRANT ACCOUNTING AND CLOSE PROCESS AFFECTING MAJOR FEDERAL PROGRAMS — (PROGRAMS: ALN 14.872 AND ALN 97.036) Cross reference: This finding is directly related to Financial Statement Finding 2025 001. Contact Person: Cantrese Wi...

FINDING 2025 003 — MATERIAL WEAKNESS (INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE) — GRANT ACCOUNTING AND CLOSE PROCESS AFFECTING MAJOR FEDERAL PROGRAMS — (PROGRAMS: ALN 14.872 AND ALN 97.036) Cross reference: This finding is directly related to Financial Statement Finding 2025 001. Contact Person: Cantrese Wilson Jones, Executive Director Corrective Action Planned: Corrective actions for this compliance finding will be addressed through the same improvements outlined in Finding 2025 001, including: 1. Adoption of a documented monthly and year end closing calendar. 2. Timely reconciliation of all grant related accounts. 3. Enhanced supervisory review and documentation of compliance related reporting, including SEFA preparation. 4. Strengthening internal controls to ensure grant activity is recorded in the proper period. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2026 Management Response: Management concurs with the finding and will implement the corrective measures beginning FY 2026.

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Finding 1191228 (2025-001)

Material Weakness 2025

Brownsville Housing Authority

TN

HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions

Auditors’ Recommendation: The Authority should perform housing quality control re-inspections according to HUD guidelines. Grantee Response: We will comply with the auditors’ recommendation. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2026 Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: We ...

Auditors’ Recommendation: The Authority should perform housing quality control re-inspections according to HUD guidelines. Grantee Response: We will comply with the auditors’ recommendation. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2026 Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: We will comply with the auditors’ recommendations.

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Finding 1191221 (2025-001)

Material Weakness 2025

Housing Authority of Gilmer

TX

HUD Housing Programs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Corrective Action Plan - Public and Indian Housing - interfund receivable balance. Contact person: Alana Burnet, Executive Director, Housing Authority of Gilmer, 104 Circle Drive, Gilmer, TX 75644-0397, telephone number (903) 843-3141. Correction action planned: The PHA will have its Section 8 new c...

Corrective Action Plan - Public and Indian Housing - interfund receivable balance. Contact person: Alana Burnet, Executive Director, Housing Authority of Gilmer, 104 Circle Drive, Gilmer, TX 75644-0397, telephone number (903) 843-3141. Correction action planned: The PHA will have its Section 8 new construction program reimburse the Public and Indian Housing Program for the interfund balance and make sure any interfund activity is reimbursed on a monthly basis. Anticipated completion date: Immediately.

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Finding 1191133 (2025-002)

Material Weakness 2025

The Housing Authority of the City of Hot Springs

AR

HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions

Auditor’s Recommendation: The Authority should perform a random inspection of 20% of the units in each building as per the housing payments contracts and ensure documentation of a “passed” housing quality inspection is maintained. A thorough review of tenant files should be performed for the purpose...

Auditor’s Recommendation: The Authority should perform a random inspection of 20% of the units in each building as per the housing payments contracts and ensure documentation of a “passed” housing quality inspection is maintained. A thorough review of tenant files should be performed for the purpose of eliminating the deficiencies. Grantee Response: HQS inspections were performed upon move-in of a new tenant. We will continue the move-in inspections and perform the required random sample of inspections for 20% of the units under contract in each building. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2026

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Finding 1191132 (2025-001)

Material Weakness 2025

The Housing Authority of the City of Hot Springs

AR

HUD Housing Programs

Auditor’s Recommendation: This is a repeat finding. A thorough review of tenant files should be performed for the purpose of eliminating the deficiencies. Grantee Response: We will comply with the auditor’s recommendation. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2025

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Finding 1191103 (2025-016)

Material Weakness 2025

State of Connecticut Drinking Water Fund - State Revolving Fund

CT

Eligibility Special Tests & Provisions Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Recommendation: The Department of Social Services should provide the necessary resources and institute procedures to ensure that it uses all information from eligibility, income, and death matches to ensure that it correctly issues benefits to or on behalf of eligible clients. DSS should return fede...

Recommendation: The Department of Social Services should provide the necessary resources and institute procedures to ensure that it uses all information from eligibility, income, and death matches to ensure that it correctly issues benefits to or on behalf of eligible clients. DSS should return federal reimbursements for unallowable expenditures claimed under Medicaid and SNAP. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Social Services: The Department agrees with this finding. DSS staff is in the development phase of implementing new automated procedures to ensure timely and accurate action is taken to discontinue benefits of deceased clients when date of death information is received and matched to the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s State Vital Records Office. Action has been taken to correct the errors cited, including discontinuing the benefits of the individuals that were verified as deceased, and recouping the overpayments as appropriate. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2026 Department of Social Services Contact Person: Dan Giacomi, Program Division Director (860) 424-5080

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Finding 1191093 (2025-728)

Material Weakness 2025

State of Connecticut Drinking Water Fund - State Revolving Fund

CT

HUD Housing Programs § 200.303

Recommendation: The Department of Housing should strengthen internal controls to ensure that it properly calculates and supports Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Mainstream Vouchers housing assistance and utility benefit payments. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Housing:...

Recommendation: The Department of Housing should strengthen internal controls to ensure that it properly calculates and supports Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Mainstream Vouchers housing assistance and utility benefit payments. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Housing: We agree with the finding. DOH did contract with a third-party entity to provide these services; however, DOH retains overall responsibility for the program. Recently, DOH established a Section 8 division within DOH to provide more oversight over the program and contactor. We are working closely with the contractor to strengthen their internal control, develop policies and procedures. DOH will continue collaborating with the contractor to enhance system controls and minimize the risk of future issues. All identified errors in this finding have been corrected including the questionable cost. DOH remains committed to continuous improvement and effective oversight of the program and contractor. Anticipated Completion Date: April 30, 2026 Department of Housing Contact Person: Melvin Castillo, Asst. Chief Fiscal Admin. Services Natasha Khemraj, Accounting Program Manager (860) 899-6585

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Finding 1191092 (2025-726)

Material Weakness 2025

State of Connecticut Drinking Water Fund - State Revolving Fund

CT

HUD Housing Programs § 200.303

Recommendation: The Department of Housing should properly monitor its contractor to ensure that it only awards benefits to eligible recipients. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Housing: We agree with the finding. DOH did contract with a third-party entity to provide these serv...

Recommendation: The Department of Housing should properly monitor its contractor to ensure that it only awards benefits to eligible recipients. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Housing: We agree with the finding. DOH did contract with a third-party entity to provide these services. The contractor has been experiencing technical difficulties accessing the HUD system. We are aware of this current situation, and we are working with HUD to resolve this issue as soon as possible. Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing Department of Housing Contact Person: Melvin Castillo, Asst. Chief Fiscal Admin. Services Natasha Khemraj, Accounting Program Manager (860) 899-6585

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Finding 1191091 (2025-725)

Material Weakness 2025

State of Connecticut Drinking Water Fund - State Revolving Fund

CT

HUD Housing Programs § 200.303

Recommendation: The Department of Housing should strengthen internal controls to ensure that it properly calculates Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Mainstream Vouchers housing assistance and utility benefit payments. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Housing: We agree wit...

Recommendation: The Department of Housing should strengthen internal controls to ensure that it properly calculates Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Mainstream Vouchers housing assistance and utility benefit payments. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Housing: We agree with the finding. DOH did contract with a third-party entity to provide these services; however, DOH retains overall responsibility for the program. Recently, DOH established a Section 8 division within DOH to provide more oversight over the program and the contactor. We are working closely with the contractor to strengthen their internal control, develop policies and procedures. DOH will continue collaborating with the contractor to enhance system controls and minimize the risk of future issues. All identified errors in this finding have been corrected including the questionable cost, and the software now includes a new feature designed to prevent similar problems going forward. DOH remains committed to continuous improvement and effective oversight of the program and contractor. Anticipated Completion Date: April 30, 2026 Department of Housing Contact Person: Melvin Castillo, Asst. Chief Fiscal Admin. Services Natasha Khemraj, Accounting Program Manager (860) 899-6585

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