Corrective Action Plans

Finding 404442 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Housing Authority of the City and County of San Francisco

CA

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency

Reference Number: 2023-003 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Title: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Federal Catalog Number: 14.871 Federal Grant Number: Not Applicable Category of Finding: Special Tests and Provisions HQS Enforcement Classification o...

Reference Number: 2023-003 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Title: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Federal Catalog Number: 14.871 Federal Grant Number: Not Applicable Category of Finding: Special Tests and Provisions HQS Enforcement Classification of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Instance of Noncompliance The Authority has made significant progress in addressing the backlog of annual inspections since outsourcing the programmatic functions of the HCV program to third-party contractors. The Authority acknowledges that more progress in this area is required and continues to work diligently with the third-party HCV contractors to ensure this occurs. The Authority uses the Emphasys Elite software to schedule, record, and enforce HQS inspections. The Authority also uses its Customer Relations Management (CRM) system to track units that have failed an HQS inspection. The HCV contractors have implemented a daily review process of units that have failed and/or no-showed two or more consecutive inspections. The inspection department will use this process to accurately review the letter generation and notification process for HQS deficiencies and notices of abatement. The inspection department will manually review and generate both letters to their respective parties (landlord/owner and tenant). In addition to the daily morning review, at the close of business day, the HCV contractors will review the emergency failed inspections and will schedule any emergency re-inspections to ensure compliance with HQS enforcement rules and regulations. Anticipated Implementation Date September 30, 2024 Name(s) and Title(s) of Contact Person(s) Responsible for Correction Action HCV Contractors Kendra Crawford, Director of Housing Operations

View Audit 311041 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 404439 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Housing Authority of the City and County of San Francisco

CA

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

Reference Number: 2023-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Title: Housing Choice Cluster Federal Catalog Number: 14.871 and 14.879 Federal Grant Number: Not Applicable Category of Finding: Special Tests and Provisions (Housing Quality Standards Inspec...

Reference Number: 2023-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Title: Housing Choice Cluster Federal Catalog Number: 14.871 and 14.879 Federal Grant Number: Not Applicable Category of Finding: Special Tests and Provisions (Housing Quality Standards Inspections) Classification of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Material Noncompliance The Authority has made considerable progress in addressing the backlog of annual inspections that resulted from the implementation of HUD waivers during the national pandemic. The Authority acknowledges that more progress in this area is required and continues to work diligently with its third-party HCV contractors to ensure completion of this ongoing work. The Authority understands the importance of and is committed to ensuring all units under contract are beyond safe, sanitary, and decent in accordance with HQS requirements and the Authority's Administrative Plan. The Authority uses the Emphasys Elite software to check against HUD's PIH Information Center (PIC) system to identify units with outstanding Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspections. The Authority has scheduled HQS Inspections for the units identified to be out of compliance. Some key strategies and controls in place are as follows: Review the report of outstanding HQS Inspections on a weekly basis. Schedule outstanding HQS Inspections in order of aging date. Conduct HQS Inspections prior to anniversary date of previously completed inspection. Run a monthly report of failed inspections and compare them with future scheduled inspections to ensure that a second inspection has been scheduled. Run a monthly report to identify units with two failed inspections to ensure all have been abated correctly. Implement weekly monitoring to ensure all units are properly abated and lifted timely when units pass inspections and contracts are properly terminated after being in abatement for 180 days without a cure. During the pandemic, units were not inspected and legally permitted based upon available HUD regulations. As a result, the Authority has implemented a 100% Annual Inspection requirement for all contracted project-based vouchers (PBVs) and tenant-based vouchers (TBVs) units starting with the 10/1/2023 HUD Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) Year. To that end, the HCV contractors have implemented a daily review process for all failed inspections to ensure timely rescheduling and will accurately note inspection extension requests exceeding the 30-day HQS enforcement requirement to bring a unit up to standard. Anticipated Implementation Date September 30, 2024 Name(s) and Title(s) of Contact Person(s) Responsible for Correction Action HCV Contractors Kendra Crawford, Director of Housing Operations

View Audit 311041 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 404413 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Jackson Park Hospital Foundation

IL

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

United States Department of the Treasury Programs Jackson Park Hospital (“The Hospital”) respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended March 31, 2023. Audit period: April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are disc...

United States Department of the Treasury Programs Jackson Park Hospital (“The Hospital”) respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended March 31, 2023. Audit period: April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS—FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS U.S. Department of Treasury 2023 – 002 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Recommendation: We recommend the Hospital design controls to ensure that reporting is completing in accordance with U.S. Department of Treasury guidelines. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Hospital will ensure that controls are put into place to report timely on future grants. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Barry Mandell, VP Special Projects. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: July 1, 2024. If the U.S. Department of Treasury has questions regarding this plan, please call Barry Mandell at 773-947-7701.

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Finding 404253 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Dewitt Medical District D.b.a. Cuero Regional Hospital

TX

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting

Corrective Action Plan for Finding 2023-001 We are in receipt of the Finding Required to be Reported by Uniform Guidance, regarding other instance of noncompliance with respect to Reporting. Management agrees with the finding. Policies and procedures over federal grant reporting will be modified t...

Corrective Action Plan for Finding 2023-001 We are in receipt of the Finding Required to be Reported by Uniform Guidance, regarding other instance of noncompliance with respect to Reporting. Management agrees with the finding. Policies and procedures over federal grant reporting will be modified to ensure reports are prepared using complete and accurate information. We will increase compensating controls by introducing additional oversight and review for future COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund reporting. Lynn Falcone, CEO will be responsible to ensure this is accomplished The District had enough lost revenues within Period 4 that the amount of the error does not impact the finding received. The corrective action plan will be implemented by September 30, 2024.

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Finding 404251 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Central Texas Senior Ministry

TX

Cash Management Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303

Management has established and implemented written procedures to ensure future compliance. Management will increase the detail of the review process over the tracking of meals, including both the financial function and those with direct knowledge and supervision of the services being performed. Mana...

Management has established and implemented written procedures to ensure future compliance. Management will increase the detail of the review process over the tracking of meals, including both the financial function and those with direct knowledge and supervision of the services being performed. Management will also offer additional training for program staff.

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Finding 404189 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Housing Authority of the City of Deerfield Beach

FL

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Criteria: Financial Data Schedule (FDS) submission for unaudited financials are due within 2 months after the fiscal year end (24 CFR section 5.801) Condition: Management missed the deadline for its unaudited REAC FDS submission. Context: The Authority’s unaudited FDS submission was due on Decembe...

Criteria: Financial Data Schedule (FDS) submission for unaudited financials are due within 2 months after the fiscal year end (24 CFR section 5.801) Condition: Management missed the deadline for its unaudited REAC FDS submission. Context: The Authority’s unaudited FDS submission was due on December 15th 2023. The Authority did not submit the submission until December 28th, 2023. Management Response: Management received guidance from HUD Chicago Office of Public Housing, that Section 8 only housing authorities have a 30-day grace period to submit unaudited FDS submission. Which is December 31st. In the future we will submit within the 15-day grace period.

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Finding 404187 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

National Federal of Families for Children's Mental Health

MD

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.430

Action Taken: NFFCMH plans to implement changes overall to the Federation’s timekeeping processes to ensure that payroll costs accurately reflect the work performed, and to reconcile and true up any budget estimates on a consistent basis.

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Finding 404132 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Hias & Council Migration Service of Philadelphia

PA

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Management agrees with the finding and has taken corrective action by purchasing and implementing software which will track the employee’s actual time spent. This software was placed in service on October 1, 2023.

View Audit 310920

Finding 404129 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Amskills, Inc.

FL

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Management intends to implement an accounting period closing checklist that addresses the following: Revenue Transactions: Verify that all revenue transactions for the month have been recorded accurately and in accordance with AmSkills revenue recognition policies. Confirm that revenue is recognized...

Management intends to implement an accounting period closing checklist that addresses the following: Revenue Transactions: Verify that all revenue transactions for the month have been recorded accurately and in accordance with AmSkills revenue recognition policies. Confirm that revenue is recognized when it is earned and the criteria for revenue recognition are met. Billing and Invoicing Processes: Ensure that all billings and invoices for services rendered during the month are processed and issued promptly. Review billing records to confirm accuracy and completeness of invoices issued. Expense Recognition: Review expense transactions to ensure they are recorded in the correct period. Verify that expenses incurred during the month are properly recognized and classified according to AmSkills’ accounting policies.Perform Reconciliations and Adjustments: - Conduct reconciliations between financial records and supporting documentation. Identify any discrepancies or variances and make necessary adjustments to ensure financial accuracy.

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Finding 404109 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Catholic Charities West Michigan

MI

Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions Eligibility

Action Taken: The Senior Programs have undergone significant improvements in the last 6 months following an audit by the federal funder which resulted in a corrective action plan (CAP) and a repayment of $54,228. Plans were implemented during the spring of 2024 in response to the CAP which resulted...

Action Taken: The Senior Programs have undergone significant improvements in the last 6 months following an audit by the federal funder which resulted in a corrective action plan (CAP) and a repayment of $54,228. Plans were implemented during the spring of 2024 in response to the CAP which resulted in an overhaul of the processes in place to properly develop the volunteer checklists and assure all records for staff and volunteers are now compliant. Our Quality and Compliance and Finance team worked closely with the new Program Manager to assure that we will be fully compliant and remain so.

View Audit 310898 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 404103 (2023-001)

None 2023

Tufts Medical Center Inc. and Affiliates

MA

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Re: Finding 2023-001 – Lost Revenue Reporting, Corrective Action Plan To whom it may concern: We agree with the auditor’s finding that the Home Health Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) erroneously filed Reporting Period 5 separately from the Tufts Medicine filing, with data inconsistent with the pre...

Re: Finding 2023-001 – Lost Revenue Reporting, Corrective Action Plan To whom it may concern: We agree with the auditor’s finding that the Home Health Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) erroneously filed Reporting Period 5 separately from the Tufts Medicine filing, with data inconsistent with the previous filings and methodologies. Management has implemented controls to ensure access is limited and that the reporting will be communicated and submitted by the Tufts Medicine Corporate Finance team. Management has communicated the matter with HHS and is currently in communications to resolve. Tufts Medicine Finance

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Finding 404102 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Groveland, Florida

FL

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

The City agrees with the recommendation to strengthen internal controls over grant reporting processes. To enhance accountability and accuracy, grant reports authored by the designated grant recipient, who is the City employee tasked with managing the grant activity, will now undergo a review by som...

The City agrees with the recommendation to strengthen internal controls over grant reporting processes. To enhance accountability and accuracy, grant reports authored by the designated grant recipient, who is the City employee tasked with managing the grant activity, will now undergo a review by someone else in the City independent of the report preparation. This review will focus on ensuring the reports are complete, accurate, and fully compliant with all stipulated grant requirements.

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Finding 404100 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo and the Toledo Newsboys Association

OH

Cash Management Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Auditor Description of Condition and Effect. We selected a sample of disbursements that were charged to the grant. Of this sample, 5 out of 40 disbursements had questioned costs. Two disbursements had amounts submitted for reimbursement but no actual costs were incurred by the Organization. Another ...

Auditor Description of Condition and Effect. We selected a sample of disbursements that were charged to the grant. Of this sample, 5 out of 40 disbursements had questioned costs. Two disbursements had amounts submitted for reimbursement but no actual costs were incurred by the Organization. Another two disbursements included expenses for other clubs outside the grant agreement that was charged to the grant. The last disbursement was missing supporting documentation for the costs charged to the grant. As a result of this condition, the Organization did not fully comply with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Auditor Recommendation. We recommend that the Organization verify that costs submitted for reimbursement are valid and allowable expenses. Additionally, the Organization needs to properly allocate costs in accordance with the grant agreements. Corrective Action. Management concurs with the finding. The Organization will ensure valid and allowable expenses, including proper allocation of costs, are remitted through enhancement of the current review processes. Responsible Person. Stacy Holman, Chief Financial Officer. Anticipated Completion Date. December 31, 2024.

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Finding 404058 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault Inc.

WI

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Grantee Response: We acknowledge the finding of the audit regarding the overclaimed amounts and the need for improved reconciliation and claim adjustments. We will implement a review procedure to enhance accountability and transparency in managing federal and state grant funds. Contact Person: Kel...

Grantee Response: We acknowledge the finding of the audit regarding the overclaimed amounts and the need for improved reconciliation and claim adjustments. We will implement a review procedure to enhance accountability and transparency in managing federal and state grant funds. Contact Person: Kelly Moe Litke, Interim Executive Director Anticipated Completion Date: Complete

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Finding 404040 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Governmental Dept of the Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

MN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Finding 2023-001 – Special Tests - Character Investigations by Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations Assistance Listing Number – 93.210 Condition: One employee out of a selection of 25 for testing was found guilty of a felonious offense or any of two or more misdemeanor offenses under Federal, Stat...

Finding 2023-001 – Special Tests - Character Investigations by Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations Assistance Listing Number – 93.210 Condition: One employee out of a selection of 25 for testing was found guilty of a felonious offense or any of two or more misdemeanor offenses under Federal, State, or Tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact, or prostitution; crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children. Explanation of Disagreement: The Governmental Department of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa does not disagree with the finding. Corrective Action Plan: The Band will review its background investigation files for current employees to identify noncompliant adjudications that occurred prior to 2017. The employees identified as subject to a statutory bar under 42 C.F.R. § 136.405 will be unable to remain in their current positions. Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Karen Walter, HR Director Anticipated Completion Date: August 30, 2024

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Finding 404007 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council Inc.

WI

Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303

Corrective Actions Taken or Planned: Create procedures by type of required reporting by grantor, as necessary. The procedure will include what and how the required report will be completed, who will and/or should review the required report, including signature for proof, and when the required report...

Corrective Actions Taken or Planned: Create procedures by type of required reporting by grantor, as necessary. The procedure will include what and how the required report will be completed, who will and/or should review the required report, including signature for proof, and when the required report should be completed. Procedures will be added to the accounting department procedures and shared with staff as necessary. Contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Gina Brown, CFO Anticipated Completion Date: September 2024

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Finding 403969 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Authority

GA

Questioned Costs Eligibility HUD Housing Programs

Finding 2023-002 Internal Controls over Documentation in Tenant Files The auditors chose 40 files to review but have NOT and did NOT provide the listing of issues and missing documentation by tenant so the Authority could verify the auditors' issues. Until this information is provided to the Aut...

Finding 2023-002 Internal Controls over Documentation in Tenant Files The auditors chose 40 files to review but have NOT and did NOT provide the listing of issues and missing documentation by tenant so the Authority could verify the auditors' issues. Until this information is provided to the Authority a corrective action plan cannot be formulated. The Authority has already reviewed all 163 tenant files as a result of the HUD Review conducted by the Atlanta Field Office. The Field Office report was received by the Authority in late December 2023. Date of Completion: Awaiting information from auditors so any revision to the procedures currently in place can be updated.

View Audit 310841 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 403910 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Maverick County, Texas

TX

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Date: June 21, 2024 Finding 2023-001: Performance Reporting Federal Program: CLFR American Rescue Plan ALN 21.027 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Federal Award Year: 2021 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Noncompliance Raul Trevino: The Count...

Date: June 21, 2024 Finding 2023-001: Performance Reporting Federal Program: CLFR American Rescue Plan ALN 21.027 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Federal Award Year: 2021 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Noncompliance Raul Trevino: The County has experienced a rotation of County Auditor position for the past 6 years, within 2-year term each. Unfortunately, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was 100% handled by former County Auditor Sonia Junfin. The reporting submission was affected due to her resignation, but only for the quarter ending 12/31/2022. Corrective Actions: • Designate Access: During the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023, the County ensured that not only the Auditor has access, at least one Assistant County auditor has access to the required information and system for report submission. • Cross-Training Program: During the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023, the County implemented a comprehensive cross-training program to ensure all designated employees had a thorough understanding of reporting guidelines and procedures. • Designated Responsibility: During the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023, the County designated specific individuals to be responsible of overseeing report submission deadlines to ensure compliance. Additionally, the County established clear communication channels for reporting deadlines and responsibilities to designated staff members. By following this plan, the County has addressed the issue of delayed report submissions and ensured smoother operations despite turnover in staff. Date corrective action plan was implemented: February 02, 2023.

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Finding 403862 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners

FL

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

The department has an internal process in place requiring the review and signature by Finance Director prior to the submission of quarterly report. This policy has been reviewed with staff and Management has counseled staff regarding the submission time frames and will take necessary measures to ens...

The department has an internal process in place requiring the review and signature by Finance Director prior to the submission of quarterly report. This policy has been reviewed with staff and Management has counseled staff regarding the submission time frames and will take necessary measures to ensure review, signoff and timely submission of quarterly Cash on Hand Reporting.

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Finding 403860 (2023-007)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Palm Beach County Housing Authority

FL

HUD Housing Programs Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency

Public Housing – Assistance Listing No. 14.850 Recommendation: We recommend management review policies and procedures in place and develop work processes to ensure it is in compliance with the ACOP and HUD. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit fin...

Public Housing – Assistance Listing No. 14.850 Recommendation: We recommend management review policies and procedures in place and develop work processes to ensure it is in compliance with the ACOP and HUD. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Beginning in March 2023, the PBCHA implemented the completion of all waiting lists generation/selection and intakes for eligibility within its Yardi resident portal. Intakes within Yardi automates applications, provides consistency, increases efficiency and ensures compliance with program requirements. Additionally, the PBCHA has been working with its software vendor to correct deficiencies that occurred during conversion. In taking steps to automate the RFTA process for the participants and landlords and make any necessary conversion corrections and/or improvements the PBCHA expects to address this deficiency. The PBCHA will utilize available dashboards and reports to improve monitoring and oversight to ensure compliance. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Cheryl Lewis Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 12/31/2024

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Finding 403859 (2023-006)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Palm Beach County Housing Authority

FL

HUD Housing Programs Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility

Public Housing – Assistance Listing No. 14.850 Recommendation: We recommend management should designate one person to review a sample of the files that have been recertified each month and to determine if the tenant files were prepared in accordance with internal policies and until the compliance d...

Public Housing – Assistance Listing No. 14.850 Recommendation: We recommend management should designate one person to review a sample of the files that have been recertified each month and to determine if the tenant files were prepared in accordance with internal policies and until the compliance deficiencies have been corrected. We recommend the Authority hire outside consultants to assist with eligibility requirements or increase staffing in this area. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Beginning in March 2023, the PBCHA implemented the completion of all reexaminations within its Yardi resident portal. Reexaminations within Yardi provide online workflows that maximize efficiency, provide consistency, streamline compliance, reduce errors and increase reporting accuracy. The PBCHA will utilize available dashboards and reports to improve monitoring and oversight to ensure compliance. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Cheryl Lewis Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 12/31/2024

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Finding 403856 (2023-005)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Palm Beach County Housing Authority

FL

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Significant Deficiency

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871 and 14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implement processes to ensure HUD-50058 submissions are completed in a timely manner. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Acti...

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871 and 14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implement processes to ensure HUD-50058 submissions are completed in a timely manner. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Beginning in March 2023, the PBCHA implemented the completion of all reexaminations within its Yardi resident portal. Reexaminations within Yardi provide online workflows that maximize efficiency, streamline compliance, reduce errors and increase reporting accuracy. The PBCHA will implement processes to ensure that HUD 50058 submissions are uploaded in accordance with HUD regulations. The PBCHA will utilize available dashboards and reports to improve monitoring and oversight to ensure compliance. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Cheryl Lewis Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 12/31/2024

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Finding 403853 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Palm Beach County Housing Authority

FL

HUD Housing Programs Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871 and 14.879 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority designate an individual to maintain the waiting list and track all correspondence with potential tenants. We recommend that the Authority’s waitlist tracking software be monitored to e...

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871 and 14.879 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority designate an individual to maintain the waiting list and track all correspondence with potential tenants. We recommend that the Authority’s waitlist tracking software be monitored to ensure tenants are notified appropriately. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Beginning in March 2023, the PBCHA implemented the completion of all waiting lists generation/selection and intakes for eligibility within its Yardi resident portal. Intakes within Yardi automates applications, provides consistency, increases efficiency and ensures compliance with program requirements. Additionally, the PBCHA has been working with its software vendor to correct deficiencies that occurred during conversion. In taking steps to automate the RFTA process for the participants and landlords and make any necessary conversion corrections and/or improvements the PBCHA expects to address this deficiency. The PBCHA will utilize available dashboards and reports to improve monitoring and oversight to ensure compliance. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Cheryl Lewis Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 12/31/2024

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Finding 403850 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Palm Beach County Housing Authority

FL

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871 and 14.879 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority designate an individual to review tenant files to determine if a rent reasonableness has been performed and was completed in a timely manner. We recommend the Authority hire outside co...

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871 and 14.879 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority designate an individual to review tenant files to determine if a rent reasonableness has been performed and was completed in a timely manner. We recommend the Authority hire outside consultants to assist with reasonable rent determinations or increase staffing in this area. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Beginning in July 2024, the PBCHA will utilize the RFTA portal within its Yardi software for all HCV participant move-ins. Completing the RFTA process within Yardi provides online workflows that maximize efficiency, provide consistency, streamline compliance, reduce errors and increase reporting accuracy. The PBCHA will utilize available dashboards and reports to improve monitoring and oversight to ensure compliance. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Cheryl Lewis Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 12/31/2024

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Finding 403847 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Palm Beach County Housing Authority

FL

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871 and 14.879 Recommendation: We recommend management should designate one person to oversee the inspection process to ensure that all inspections are performed in a timely manner. Furthermore, management should ensure no HAP payments are issued ...

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871 and 14.879 Recommendation: We recommend management should designate one person to oversee the inspection process to ensure that all inspections are performed in a timely manner. Furthermore, management should ensure no HAP payments are issued for units that have not passed HQS inspections. We recommend the Authority hire outside consultants to assist with inspections or increase staffing in this area. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The PBCHA will review and/or renegotiate its contract with a third-party inspection vendor and ensure adherence to provide inspection reports. HCV staff will ensure that reports are reviewed and that units with HQS deficiencies are not paid housing assistance payments. The PBCHA HCV Leadership is working to determine a strategy to consistently monitor inspection reports for passed and/or failed inspections to ensure proper abatement of HAP after the second failed inspection. The PBCHA has diligently worked to recruit, retain and train staff within its HCV department despite today’s challenging employment environment. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Cheryl Lewis Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 12/31/2024

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