Finding 1173293 (2025-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-02-11

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Four tenant files lacked required income verification, violating HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely documentation of tenant eligibility is essential for compliance.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures for timely verification and maintain accurate tenant files by June 30, 2026.

Finding Text

Finding No. 2025-002: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Seventy-two tenants. Sample Size Information: Ten tenants. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: HUD regulations require all initial and ongoing tenant eligibility documentation to be obtained timely and maintained during tenancy. Statement of Condition: Four tenant files did not contain verification of tenant’s annual income through the use of EIV reports. 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 tenant eligibility is verified in a timely manner and tenant files are 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 reporting procedures.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDING No. 2025-002: Section 202 Supportive Housing for Elderly, ALN 14.157 Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to ensure tenant eligibility is verified in a timely manner and tenant files are 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 reporting 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

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1173292 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY - CAPITAL ADVANCE $6.41M
14.157 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY - PROJECT RENTAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACT (PRAC) $339,540