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Finding 2024-002 - Low Rent Public Housing Tenant Flies - Eligibility- Rent Calculations Noncompliance & Significant Deficiency
low Rent Public Housing - ALN 14.850
Condition & Cause: Our review of thirty-five (35) low Rent Public Housing tenant files identified noncompliance in four (4) files, or 11.4% of our sample. Of these, two (2) files did not receive their annual unit inspection, one (1) file lacked the necessary 50058 and supporting documentation to verify the rental charge, and one (1) file was missing the Enterprise Income Verification (EIVJ for the action we reviewed, as well as the required quarterly EIV review for tenants who report zero income as stipulated by the Authority's Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP).
Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations and the Authority's ACOP mandate annual unit inspections, retention of reexaminations and verifications in tenant files, and comprehensive use of the EIV system.
Effect: Failure to perform required annual inspections, maintain accurate documentation, and conduct timely EIV reviews can lead to inaccurate tenant records, potential overpayments or underpayments, and noncompliance with HUD requirements. This compromises the integrity of tenant file management and program compliance.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority enhance its procedures to ensure compliance with annual inspection requirements, maintain proper documentation for reexaminations, and implement a robust process for EIV reviews that adhere to the Authority's ACOP. Regular audits and staff training should be conducted to address these compliance issues effectively.
Questioned Costs: None
Repeat Finding: No
Was sampling statistically valid? Yes