Finding 1154117 (2024-002)

2024-002 TENANT FILES: COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT: Eligibility CONDITION AND CRITERIA: Housing Authorities under the RAD program are required to obtain an authorization for release of information (HUD Form 9887) and they are required to update the gross rents annually based on the annual OCAF. ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER: 14.195, Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program TYPE OF FINDING: Significant Deficiency CAUSE: The internal control structure was not adequate to prevent these deficiencies. EFFECT: It was noted that 30 of the 40 tenant files tested did not contain the signed and dated 9887. It was also noted that all 40 tenant files did not contain the annual gross rent certification. QUESTIONED COSTS: None known. AUDITORS' RECOMMENDATION: We recommend that the Housing Authority strengthen its internal controls to ensure they are in compliance with HUD requirements.