Finding Text
Finding Number 2024-3
Condition: Cathedral Towers did not indicate the date and time received on six applications.
Criteria: Per HUD Handbook 4350.3, the project owner must indicate on the application the date and time received, either by using a date and time stamp or by writing and initialing the date and time received.
Cause: Applications are generally stamped with the date and time received and signed by a representative of Cathedral Towers, Inc. Six stamps or signatures were not appropriately identified in tenant files reviewed during compliance testing.
Effect: Six tenant applications did not include evidence of the date and time received.
Amount in Questioned Cost: $0
Recommendation: Cathedral Towers should review the procedures in place to ensure tenant application files include evidence of the date and time received.
Auditee’s Response: Cathedral Towers agreed with the finding and will review the application process to ensure the required steps are performed and documented.