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FINDING No. 2025-003: Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance (PBRA), ALN 14.195 Finding Resolution Status: Resolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Six tenants. Sample Size Information: Three tenants. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: As required by HUD regulations, the owner must refund the full security deposit plus accrued interest and/or provide the tenant with an itemized list of any unpaid rent, damages to the unit, and an estimated cost for repair, along with a statement of the tenant’s rights under state laws within 15 days from move-out. Statement of Condition: The Project refunded the security deposit 28 days after the tenant moved out, which is beyond the 15 day state requirement. Cause: The Project did not follow the state requirement for refunding security deposits within 15 days from tenant move-out. Effect or Potential Effect: The tenant was given their security deposit refund late, causing the Project to be noncompliant with state requirements. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: M – Security Deposits. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations have been adopted. Recommendation: The Project should refund security deposits timely. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 05/08/2025 Response: Staff training has been provided and included in monthly reporting procedures.