Finding 1166808 (2025-004)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2025-12-29
Audit: 377917
Auditor: RBT CPAS LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Authority failed to submit the SEMAP report on time, which is a requirement for federal funding.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD regulations and internal controls for timely reporting.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Improve internal controls and procedures to ensure all reports are submitted within the 60-day deadline.

Finding Text

2025-004 - Reporting U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 14.871 - Housing Choice Voucher Cluster/Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers L. Reporting - Significant Deficiency and Compliance Finding Condition: During review of the Housing Choice Voucher performance reporting, RBT noted that the Authority did not submit its Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) report within the required HUD timeframe. Criteria: As a condition of receiving federal awards, the PHA agrees to comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of grant agreements and contracts, and to also maintain internal controls to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with these requirements. Cause: The Authority did not establish controls over monitoring procedures to ensure timely preparation and submission of required HUD reports. Effect: Potential loss of funding due to noncompliance or additional noncompliance if a control is missed. Questioned Costs: None identified. Perspective: The submission for the annual SEMAP was not done within the required timeline. Repeat Finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: RBT recommends that the Authority strengthen its internal control and reporting procedures to ensure all reporting certifications are being reviewed, prepared, and submitted within the 60-day HUD deadline. Auditor's Response: See corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Hempstead Housing will be diligent in meeting all HUD deadlines in a timely manner.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1166806 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1166807 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS $8.78M
14.850 PUBLIC HOUSING OPERATING FUND $1.44M
14.872 PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND $786,622