Finding Text
Finding #2023-001: Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program Assistance Listing 14.155–
Waters at West Ashley, LP.
Condition: The Partnership failed to maintain proper certifications prior to doing on-site
transfers governed by the HAP Contract that required multiple months to unravel
and resulted in a delay in payment until March 2024.
Criteria: The Partnership is required to annually re-certify tenants to ensure they are
meeting the HAP Contract requirements and receiving benefits according to their
income.
Questioned Costs: $639,206
Effect: The Partnership is in violation of the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments
Program.
Repeat Finding: No
Cause: The Project was undergoing a major rehabilitation and transferred tenants which
had lost HUD certification.
Recommendation: We recommend the Partnership review the rules that govern the HAP Contract
and implement a system to ensure that all new and existing residents are meeting
the Contract requirements.
Management’s Views: Management is in agreement with the finding and will submit the remaining
vouchers with the related certification documentation. Management will
implement a process to accurately track unit transfers during a major rehabilitation
and maintain the proper tenant certifications.
Auditors comment: The Partnership has recertified existing residents, submitted the 2023 vouchers
and received payment for the submitted vouchers as of April 3, 2024.