Finding ref number:
2023-001
Finding caption:
The Housing Authority had inadequate internal controls for ensuring
compliance with the Housing Quality Standards inspection
requirements of its Project-Based Rental Assistance Program.
Name, address, and telephone of Housing Authority contact person:
Jo...
Finding ref number:
2023-001
Finding caption:
The Housing Authority had inadequate internal controls for ensuring
compliance with the Housing Quality Standards inspection
requirements of its Project-Based Rental Assistance Program.
Name, address, and telephone of Housing Authority contact person:
Joanna Tepley, Finance Director
1555 S. Methow Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7421
Corrective action the auditee plans to take in response to the finding:
In 2023, CCWHA resumed its annual inspections of leased units, assigning a specific inspection
month to each property. We acknowledge that, during this transition, certain units were not
inspected within the expected annual timeline, as noted by the State Auditor's Office. This was
primarily due to tenant refusals and necessary rescheduling.
To address this, CCWHA has implemented the following corrective measures:
1.Revised Inspection Schedule: We have adopted a new system to ensure that inspections are
completed in the month preceding the assigned inspection month from the prior year.
2.Ongoing Staff Training: Housing Authority staff responsible for inspections will continue to
receive regular training to emphasize the importance of timely, comprehensive assessments.
This training reinforces the need for compliance with federal Housing Quality Standards (HQS)
and the importance of maintaining accurate records.
We fully understand the importance of adhering to HQS requirements to ensure a safe and
healthy living environment for our tenants. We are committed to continuously improving our
inspection processes and appreciate the opportunity to address these concerns.
Anticipated date to complete the corrective action: Immediately