Housing Choice Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority: - Review and revise its eligibility determination procedures to ensure full compliance with HUD regulations. - Train staff on proper documentation and verification protocols for income, citizen...
Housing Choice Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority: - Review and revise its eligibility determination procedures to ensure full compliance with HUD regulations. - Train staff on proper documentation and verification protocols for income, citizenship/immigration status, Social Security numbers, and student eligibility. - Conduct a file audit to identify and correct any improperly admitted tenants. - Update its Administrative Plan to reflect accurate eligibility screening procedures. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Due to the high level of staff turnover, all HCV personnel will be retrained on verification requirements, eligibility documentation standards, and proper file maintenance. PRHA is also strengthening long-term compliance monitoring and accountability measures. The Authority will hire a Compliance staff person for the HCV Program in January 2026 to provide dedicated oversight of eligibility determinations, quality control, and ongoing staff training. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Keva Newsome, Director of Housing Choice Voucher Program Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 1/31/26