Finding Number: 2021-005
Planned Corrective Action: Housing Quality Standards inspection had been contracted for since the pandemic began in 2020, and the agreement had not included quality control or reinspection for failed inspections. That was supposedly corrected but for much of 2021, HQS inspec...
Finding Number: 2021-005
Planned Corrective Action: Housing Quality Standards inspection had been contracted for since the pandemic began in 2020, and the agreement had not included quality control or reinspection for failed inspections. That was supposedly corrected but for much of 2021, HQS inspections had been suspended due to the pandemic. Since that time failed, HQS is tracked by each staff person who has that unit in their caseload, and they assure a reinspection is automatically scheduled and notice sent to the landlord and tenant. If the unit fails a second inspection, in most cases the HAP is abated, or a formal extension is granted on occasion. The plan going forward is to bring the inspection process back in-house within the next year when the existing contract expires. An outside contractor will still be used for inspection when Housing Choice Vouchers are used in the AMHA owed units. All files will be reviewed to ensure compliance.
Anticipated Completion Date: July 31, 2023
Responsible Contact Person: Stan W. Popp, Acting Executive Director