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Department of Housing and Urban Development Finding 2024-002 Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation, AL 14.182 Statement of Condition During the procedures applied to a sample of two tenant lease files, we noted the following instances of noncompliance with HUD regulations regarding dissemination of Electronic Income Verification (EIV) information. One instance where EIV information was provided in electronic format to the independent public accountant were noted. Criteria Organization is responsible for adhering to the EIV Rules of Behavior in accordance with Section 4.1.1 of the EIV Multifamily Program User Manual. Cause Organization employees failed to follow the policies and procedures which have been established for proper dissemination of EIV information in accordance with HUD guidelines and management policies. Effect or Potential Effect Noncompliance with HUD guidelines could result in tenant personal information being disseminated to unauthorized individuals. Questioned costs: None Context: N/A Identification as a repeat finding: No Recommendation Management should establish additional procedures and monitor compliance with those procedures to ensure proper dissemination of EIV information in accordance with guidelines specified by HUD. Auditor Noncompliance Code: R - Section 8 program administration Reporting Views of Responsible Officials We agree with the finding. Personnel have been retrained and the EIV policy and forms have been
reviewed.