Finding 1157219 (2024-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-09-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Late recertifications were found, impacting income eligibility and rent calculations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with MTW plan and HUD regulations is at risk due to ineffective tracking.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Address staff workload and improve document workflow to ensure timely recertifications.

Finding Text

Eligibility – Moving to Work Demonstration Program - 14.881 Significant Deficiency Statement of Condition and Criteria The audit noted instances of late recertifications. PHA’s are required to determine income eligibility, calculate participant rent and housing assistance payments in accordance with approved MTW plan and HUD Regulations. Cause Ineffective software / program tracking of recertification dates. Effect or Potential Effect Potential overpayment of Housing Assistance Payments. Context A sample of 40 files were selected to audit program eligibility from a population of 1,976. The test found 5 files noted recertifications performed late. Recommendation We recommend the Authority continue its work in addressing staff workload and review document workflow to ensure tasks are carried out on schedule. Management’s Response Management agrees with the finding and corrective action was completed as detailed in the Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

2024-001 – Eligibility – Moving to Work Demonstration Program - 14.881 Significant Deficiency Statement of Condition and Criteria The audit noted instances of late recertifications. PHA’s are required to determine income eligibility, calculate participant rent and housing assistance payments in accordance with approved MTW plan and HUD regulations. Recommendation We recommend the Authority continue its work in addressing staff workload and review document workflow to ensure tasks are carried out on schedule. Corrective Action There will be an intensive focus on program integrity throughout the programs, including staff capability, training and monitoring. In addition, the Authority is converting its programmatic and accounting software to better enable it to manage the various activities of the Authority.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1157220 2024-002
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.881 Moving to Work Demonstration Program $23.65M
17.274 Youthbuild $718,313
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $669,628
14.879 Mainstream Vouchers $454,399
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $177,126
14.896 Family Self-Sufficiency Program $115,000
14.249 Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy $99,198