Finding 2024-002: HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT Description of Finding: During the term of each assisted lease, and for at least three years thereafter, the PHA must keep: (1) A copy of the executed lease; (2) The HAP contract; and (3) The application from the family. (24 CFR 982.158 (e) The PHA may not pay any housing assistance payment to the owner until the HAP contract has been executed. (24 CFR 982.305 (c)(2)) Statement of Concurrence or NonConcurrence: A sample of 25 participants in the Housing Choice Voucher Program. There were 5 identified instances in which the HAP contract was not properly executed by either the landlord or the PHA. Corrective Action: It was found that the 5 identified instances were completed by staff no longer with the authority. The five have been corrected. Staff have now been trained to perform and review of the contract during any annual or interim certification. All new moves and changes to contracts are given to the manager to ensure utility responsibilities are correctly reflected in the lease, contract, and in the software and that families are correctly credited. The HCV Director will due random review of files to ensure compliance. Name of Contact Person: Maribel Aguliar Projected Completion Date: 09/30/2025