Finding Text
Federal Program
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AL #14.871 – Significant Deficiency
Grant Award No.
MN177-Housing Choice Voucher
Federal Award Year
2024 Criteria
The PHA must inspect the unit leased to a family at least biennially to determine if the unit
meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the HA must conduct quality control reinspections.
Condition
During our review of quality control re-inspections, it was noted 7 quality control re-inspections
were required, but only 4 were performed.
Questioned Costs
None.
Context
We reviewed a sample of 2 of the Authority’s 7 quality control re-inspections for HQS Inspection
requirements.
Effect
A lack of quality control review over inspections could lead to inspections being performed
incorrectly and a tenant living in a unit that does not meet Housing Quality Standards.
Cause
Lack of controls and oversight during the year.
Repeat Finding
Not a repeat finding.
Recommendation
We recommend the Authority review the compliance requirements to gain an understanding on
how to determine the required number of re-inspections.
Views of Responsible Officials
Management recognizes the deficiency and plans to implement the auditor’s recommendation.