Finding 1062144 (2023-001)

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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 income verification was not completed within the required 90-day period.
  • Impacted Requirements: HUD regulations mandate timely income verification using EIV reports for all tenants.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures to ensure timely EIV checks and maintain all necessary documentation.

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-six tenants. Sample Size Information: Five tenants. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: HUD regulation requires all tenants to have income verified through the use of Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) reports with the corresponding documentation maintained. Statement of Condition: Of the tenant files selected, one tenant file did not have their EIV pulled within the required 90 day period. Cause: The Project did not perform and/or maintain the EIV report. Effect or Potential Effect: Unable to verify tenant 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 recommendations have been adopted: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations have been adopted. Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to ensure the verification of tenant income through the EIV system in a timely manner and maintain all required tenant documentation. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 2/15/2023. Response: Staff training has been provided and included in 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 $3.08M
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Prac $154,319