Finding 1157057 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance: Eligibility Federal Program: Section 8 Housing Assistance Program Special Allocations (ALN #14.195) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Pass-Through Entity: N/A. - Criteria: Eligibility requirements for this program requires the Organization to maintain tenant files with specific documentation and signed forms. - Condition: The Organization could not locate all the required documentation from three of the tenants in the tenant files. - Cause: Management was unaware of requirements to obtain and retain certain documentation in the tenant file. - Effect: Without proper documentation there is a potential that the Organization will enroll tenants who may not be eligible to receive support from HUD. - Questioned Costs: None noted - Repeat Finding: No - Recommendation: We recommend that management ensures on an ongoing basis that appropriate staff in charge of the enrollment process is given adequate trainings and updates to ensure ongoing compliance with HUD standards. Management should retain documentation of such training. - Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan