Finding 1079152 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2024-10-15
Audit: 324761
Auditor: Smco

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Management failed to maintain a current copy of the waiting list for public housing, which is required for compliance.
  • Impacted Requirements: The lack of records violates 24 CFR 982.204, which mandates that participants must be selected from the waiting list according to established policies.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Print and retain the waiting list each time a new move-in occurs, keeping records for at least two years to ensure compliance.

Finding Text

2024‐002 Waiting List for Public Housing Questioned Costs None Criteria Administration of waiting list 24 CFR 982.204 states “except for special admissions, participants must be selected from the PHA waiting list. The PHA must select participants from the waiting list in accordance with admission policies in the PHA administrative plan.” Condition Management did not keep record of a stagnet copy of the waiting list. Context Due to the software only tracking waiting list prepetually, there was no way to test new move‐ins were pulled in accordance with PHA administrative plan. Cause Management was unaware of the requirement. Effect Unable to verify internal controls or compliance during audit period on this compliance point. Recommendations Print waiting list each time new move‐in is completed and retain printed list for a two year period. Management Views Management agrees with the finding

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 502710 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $474,543
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $451,520
14.870 Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators $66,066