Finding Text
Federal Program – Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program AL #14.871 – Eligibility
for Individuals
Federal Program
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers AL #14.871 – Significant Deficiency
Criteria
The PHA must obtain and document in the family file third party verification of reported family
annual income; the value of assets; expenses related to deductions from annual income; and
other factors that affect the determination of adjusted income or income-based rent (24 CFR
section 982.516).
Condition
During our testing of nineteen tenant files, we noted that three files had income calculation
errors.
Questioned Costs
Undeterminable
Context
We reviewed a random sample of nineteen out of 189 tenant files for a tenant’s HAP amount.
Effect
The income verified was not appropriately used for determining the tenant’s income.
Cause
The Authority experienced turnover in the Section 8 program. As a result, controls were not in
place to ensure proper documentation.
Repeat Finding
This is a repeat of finding 2022-003.
Recommendation
We recommend that the Authority implement proper internal controls to ensure the Authority’s
compliance with special tests requirements.
Views of Responsible Officials
We are aware of the issue and have taken subsequent steps to ensure compliance with this
requirement.