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Finding No. 2024-2; Section 8, Assistance Listing 14.195 Criteria In accordance with the HAP contract, management is required to maintain the property in good repair. Condition Management failed to maintain the property in good repair and received a score of 42 in its 2024 REAC Physical Inspection. Cause The procedures to ensure compliance with HUD regulations regarding physical condition of the property were not followed. Effect or Potential Effect The project was unable to obtain a passing score on its REAC inspection. Questioned Costs None Recommendation Management should correct all findings noted in the NSPIRE Physical Inspection Report in the time frames requested in the physical inspection. Auditor Noncompliance Code Section 8 program administration I - Failure to maintain property/open physical inspection Finding Resolution Status In process. A second inspection was completed in 2024 and the property received a score of 56. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials This property has suffered post hurricane with reduced population, staffing shortages, and increased costs. The NSPIRE scores reflect the challenges the property faces. Scores have improved but additional work will need to be completed to ensure a passing score. The property is a subsidized cooperative will limited resources. The property and the Agent will continue to improve conditions at the property to ensure a passing score. Staff is being trained and the managing agent is supplementing the on site staff. Additional training is being provided