Finding 1123954 (2024-001)

2024-001 FEDERAL COMPLIANCE – WAITING LIST PREFERENCES Federal Program Name: Housing Choice Voucher Program Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 14.871 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: According to 24 CFR 982.54(d), the PHA’s administrative plan must include procedures for the “Selection and admission of applicants from the PHA waiting list, including any PHA admission preferences, procedures for removing applicant names from the waiting list, and procedures for closing and reopening the PHA waiting list.” Condition: While reviewing applications for acceptance into the program, we noted several preference codes assigned to applicants that did not agree to information contained on the original application. Effect and Questioned Costs: Inadequate documentation of preference codes assigned to applicants. This could result in individuals improperly being moved to the top of the waiting list and allowed to enter the program before other qualified applicants. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendation: We recommend that the PHA implement procedures to document any changes to the original preference codes assigned to applicants. Management’s Response: Administrator will review with staff agency Administrative Plan in accordance to CFR 982.2(b) in regards to policies and procedures for application documentation of preferences.