Finding 1115984 (2024-002)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2024
Accepted
2025-03-28

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: There are deficiencies in the HQS inspection process due to insufficient controls and staff turnover.
  • Impacted Requirements: This leads to non-compliance with HUD regulations, specifically regarding timely inspections and reinspections.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Strengthen internal controls and provide additional training to staff to ensure compliance by the June 30, 2025 deadline.

Finding Text

Finding 2024 - 002 - Section 8 HQS Inspection Deficiencies Housing Choice Vouchers - CFDA No. 14.871; Grant period - year ended June 30, 2024 Cause: Lack of controls over compliance with HUD regulations and turnover of staff. Effect: Non-compliance with HUD regulations. Questioned Costs: None Identified. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Authority should continue to strengthen its internal controls in relation to the HQS inspection and re-inspection process to ensure that they are completed within the required timeframe to meet the HUD compliance requirements. Management’s Response to Finding: The Authority is continuing to work on the procedures for failed inspections to ensure that the reinspections are performed within the 30-day requirement. The Authority is also planning on additional training for employees to make sure they are qualified to meet the HQS reinspection requirements. Responsible Party: Matthew McClammey, Executive Director, (334)745-4171. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2025.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.195 Project-Based Rental Assistance (pbra) $4.58M
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $3.57M
17.274 Youthbuild $345,676