Finding 1155518 (2024-001)

FINDING No. 2024-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Eight moved-in tenants. Sample Size Information: Two moved-in tenants. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: HUD regulation requires the maintenance of a waiting list and the selection of applicants in chronological order of application date or adequate documentation of the reasoning for an applicant being passed over for an applicant with a later application date. Statement of Condition: The Project’s waiting list did not include information regarding when a potential tenant was offered a vacant unit, the date they moved into the Project, or an explanation and the date of why they were passed over. Cause: The Project did not update the status of moved-in and potential tenants. Effect or Potential Effect: Unable to determine the date and time for the receipt of applications for proper waiting list placement and subsequent selection to occupancy. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: R – Section 8 Program Administration. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations will be adopted. Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to ensure tenant applications contain all the appropriate documentation, inclusive of the date and time received. In addition, the waiting list should contain explanations for passing over tenants. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 12/31/2025 Response: Staff training has been provided with additional HUD training inclusive of EIV reporting and tenant file maintenance and included in monthly reporting procedures.