Core Issue: One out of 40 tenant files lacked a required biennial inspection for Housing Quality Standards.
Impacted Requirements: The PHA must conduct inspections at least every two years as per HUD regulations.
Recommended Follow-Up: The Authority should enhance oversight and control procedures to ensure timely inspections are completed.
Finding Text
Federal Program
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AL #14.871 – Significant Deficiency.
Criteria
The PHA must inspect the unit leased to a family at least biennially to determine if the unit
meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS) (24 CFR section 982.405(b)).
Condition
We tested compliance with the Authority’s HQS in 40 tenant files and found one instance in
which a biennial inspection had not been performed.
Questioned Costs
None.
Context
We reviewed a sample of 40 of the Authority’s 491 tenant files for HQS Inspection requirements.
Effect
HAP payments may be made to a tenant living in a unit that does not meet Housing Quality
Standards.
Cause
Lack of oversight and control procedures.
Repeat Finding
Not a repeat finding.
Recommendation
We recommend the Authority reviews their control procedures over HQS Inspections to ensure
that inspections are being performed as required.
Views of Responsible Officials
Management recognizes the deficiency and plans to implement the auditor’s recommendation.
Categories
HUD Housing ProgramsSignificant DeficiencyInternal Control / Segregation of Duties