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Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers FALN: 14.871 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: IN010, 2024 Award Period: 1/1/2024-12/31/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Noncompliance Criteria or specific requirement: The Authority must inspect the unit leased to a family at least biennially to determine if the unit meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS) (24 CFR 982.405(b)). Condition: The Authority did not follow its policies and procedures designed to ensure HQS inspections were performed timely. Questioned costs: None. Context: During our testing of 40 files over HQS inspections, we noted the 12 of 40 units tested had an inspection that was not performed on a biennial basis as required per the Authority’s Administrative Plan. Cause: The Authority did not complete timely inspections due to incorrect settings in the software system. Effect: The Authority is not in compliance with HUD requirements. Repeat finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review its HQS inspection policies and procedures and discuss these standards with the responsible inspectors to ensure all inspections are performed timely. Views of responsible officials: The Authority agrees with the finding and will take corrective action.