Finding Text
Finding No. 2024-002; Federal Assistance Listing Number 14.157
Criteria
In accordance with HUD Handbook 4350.3, Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily
Housing Programs, management is required to admit applicants in the proper order from the wait list
and to document proper admission and denial procedures.
Condition
Management did not select applicants from the wait list in the correct order.
Cause
No procedures were in place to ensure that applicants were admitted in the proper order from the
wait list.
Effect or Potential Effect
Tenants were not admitted in accordance with HUD guidelines.
Context
One out of one new tenant lease files tested did not appear on the waitlist and others were on list
before this one new move-in.
Repeat Finding
No
Questioned Costs
N/A
Recommendation
Management should establish procedures to admit applicants in order of wait list priority and document
all applicants admitted and denied in accordance with HUD guidelines.
Auditor Noncompliance Code: R-Section 8 program administration.
Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions
REACH has policies in place to admit applicants in the order of their waitlist priority. Management works
with on-site property staff and provides training on the prioritization of wait list applicants. Management
will continue to coordinate and provide assistance to on-site staff to ensure that the properties are in
compliance with required regulations.