Finding 1169824 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-01-21

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Missing tenant eligibility documentation for five tenants, violating HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely acquisition and maintenance of all tenant eligibility documents are mandatory.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures for verifying initial eligibility and ensure documentation is obtained and maintained properly by 06/30/2026.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2025-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Sixty-five tenants. Sample Size Information: Ten tenants. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: HUD regulation requires all initial and ongoing tenant eligibility documentation to be obtained timely and maintained during tenancy. Statement of Condition: Missing documentation in tenant files: One tenant’s application; Two tenants’ initial EIV reports; Two tenants’ background checks. Cause: The Project did not obtain and/or maintain appropriate tenant eligibility documentation as required by HUD. Effect or Potential Effect: Unable to verify tenant eligibility and cost of assistance may be disallowed. 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 that initial eligibility is verified and supporting documentation is obtained timely and properly maintained. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 06/30/2026 Response: Staff training has been provided with additional HUD training inclusive of EIV reporting and tenant file maintenance and included in monthly report procedures.

Corrective Action Plan

Oversight Agency for Audit, Senior Citizens Housing Development Corporation of Los Angeles respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2025. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Bellows Associates, P.A., 5401 N University Drive, Suite 201, Coral Springs, Florida 33067. Audit period: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 The finding from the June 30, 2025 schedule of findings and questioned costs is discussed below. The finding is numbered consistently with the number assigned in the schedule. SECTION III – FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS – MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT FINDING No. 2025-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to ensure that initial and ongoing tenant eligibility documentation is obtained timely and properly maintained. Action Taken: Staff training has been provided with additional HUD training inclusive of EIV reporting and tenant file maintenance and included in monthly report procedures. If the Oversight Agency for Audit has questions regarding these plans, please call Irene Phillips at 954-835-9200. Sincerely yours, Irene Phillips CFO

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Reporting

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY $393,296