Finding 1057878 (2023-001)

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Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-08-19

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: One tenant was accepted without a required background check, violating HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD's tenant eligibility documentation requirements is essential to verify eligibility.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures to ensure all necessary documentation is obtained and maintained before tenant acceptance.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2023-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Resolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Forty-one tenants. Sample Size Information: Five tenants. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: HUD regulations require the Project to conduct background checks on potential tenants prior to acceptance. Statement of Condition: Of the tenant files selected, one tenant did not have a background check conducted prior to acceptance. Cause: The Project did not obtain appropriate tenant eligibility documentation as required by HUD. Effect or Potential Effect: Unable to verify eligibility and cost of assistance may be disallowed. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: R – Section 8 Program Administration. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendation has been adopted. Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to ensure that required documentation is obtained prior to acceptance and maintained in the tenant files. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion date: 02/16/2024 Response: Further staff training has been completed and processes put in place to prevent moving forward.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Capital Advance $2.84M
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Prac $289,591
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Covid-19 Prac $26,320