Finding 1062141 (2023-003)

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Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-09-04

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: One tenant's initial income verification was not performed or documented as required by HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely verification of tenant income using EIV reports is mandatory for eligibility and assistance cost verification.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures to ensure timely income verification and maintain all necessary documentation by 12/31/2024.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2023-003: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157. Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Nineteen tenants. Sample Size Information: Three tenants. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: HUD regulations requires timely verification of tenant’s initial income through the use of Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) reports with the corresponding documentation maintained. Statement of Condition: The Project did not perform and/or maintain the initial EIV for one tenant. Cause: The Project did not adhere to HUD regulations for initial eligibility and did not perform timely income verification. Effect or Potential Effect: Unable to verify tenant eligibility and cost of assistance and residency 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 recommendations will be adopted. Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to ensure the Project verifies initial tenant income through the EIV system in a timely manner and maintain all required tenant documentation. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 12/31/2024. Response: Staff training has been provided and included in the monthly reporting procedures.

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 $1.13M
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Prac $139,072