Finding 1073093 (2023-005)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-09-12

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: VSS's internal controls for fair market rent are not meeting program requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Incorrect assessment of square footage, improper certification for two units, and one unit's rent exceeding the Payment Standard without justification.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review and correct the assessment processes and ensure proper certification and documentation for all units.

Finding Text

Statement of Condition During our testing, we noted that VSS internal controls surrounding fair market rent did not comply with the program requirements. Specifically, in our examination of the special provision for fair market rent, we noted that VSS’s assessment of the fair market rent for one unit was based on higher square footage than the apartment which was actually rented. Additionally, we noted that for two units, the certification was not completed properly. Finally, the rent for one unit was higher than the documented applicable Payment Standard without an explanation.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 496648 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 496649 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 496650 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 496651 2023-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 496652 2023-006
    -
  • 1073090 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1073091 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1073092 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1073094 2023-006
    -

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $434,782
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $221,266
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $134,382
99.671 Family Prevention Services Act $69,089
16.758 Improving the Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse and the Regional and Local Children's Advocacy Centers $58,257
16.017 Sexual Assault Services Formula Program $32,000
99.497 Family Violence Prevention Services Act Grant (arpa-Sa) $30,000