Finding 1167186 (2025-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2025-12-30
Audit: 378210
Organization: Wentworth Corporation (RI)
Auditor: CBIZ CPAS PC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Tenant files were not consistently reviewed or approved by management, leading to potential compliance risks.
  • Impacted Requirements: This oversight violates the internal control requirements under Uniform Guidance and HUD program guidelines.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure all tenant files are reviewed and approved by a designated supervisor to align with established policies.

Finding Text

2025-002: Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities – AL #14.181 – Eligibility Criteria or Specific Requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation) Per Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200.303), non-federal entities are required to establish and maintain effective internal controls over federal awards. HUD program guidelines also require documentation and supervisory review of tenant eligibility, rent determinations, and related compliance activities. Condition During our audit, we noted that tenant files, which included eligibility determinations, income verifications, and rent calculations, were not consistently reviewed or approved by management. Cause This was the result of an administrative oversight, in which, the property management personnel did not consistently follow the Corporation’s policies and procedures. Effect or Potential Effect The absence of management review increases the risk of noncompliance with federal regulations, incorrect eligibility determinations, and inaccurate rent calculations, which could result in questioned costs or adverse impact on program participants. Questioned Costs - None Identification as a Repeat Finding, if applicable – No Recommendation We recommend that the Corporation comply with established policies and procedures that require the review and approval of all tenant files by a designated supervisor. Views of Responsible Officials See attached response for view of responsible officials and planned corrective actions.

Corrective Action Plan

2025-002 - Missing Evidence Tenant Files Reviewed by Supervisor Corrective Action: Findings were related to required information missing from the tenant files. Corrective action has been implemented in ensuring the check list was revised to ensure all documentation is kept for each item of documentation needed to be included in the tenant files and additional corrective action has been implemented in ensuring checklist form will be reviewed and initialed by another staff member so there will be a cross check. Controls continue and remain in place to assure compliance, including, but not limited to, centralization of files, improved orientation procedures and periodic internal reviews conducted by Finance staff. Assigned to: Kenneth P. Parent, Director of Residential Leasing

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Eligibility HUD Housing Programs Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1167182 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1167183 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1167184 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1167185 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1167187 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES $66,919